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Job Title: Social Selling Executive

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: 18-22k

Location: Manchester, Bristol, London

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The Role

You will be responsible for researching and contacting companies via social media, sales software and other digital based channels who would benefit from exhibiting at our industry leading trade shows.

Salaried, with a generous commission structure you will work closely alongside our Managing (Sales) Directors on a 1 to 1 basis, together growing & developing an active pipeline by generating refined leads and meetings.

We’re looking for confident self-starters who will immerse themselves into the working environment and company ethos, who are looking to progress their sales career and become an integral part of Fortem International.

Fortem International

With a portfolio of 36 well-established events, Fortem International is an award winning, globally recognised brand and has established itself as the World"s Largest Independent Trade Exhibition Organiser following a growth rate of 50% over the last 12 months. Doubling the number of employees and opening up new offices in Bristol, London, Singapore, Cayman Islands, Vegas, Texas & Miami.

The Success of Fortem International is built on a strong work ethic, work culture and the passion and commitment from our talented staff. In the last 5 years alone, both our shows and our staff have been nominated and won multiple awards, from UK’s best Trade Show to EN Awards best newcomer.

Our portfolio is now split into 7 different brands; Business, Marketing, Design, Rural & Leisure, Online Retail, Hospitality, Vertical Flight & Natural Disasters.

Whether you have established yourself within social sales or you are looking to begin your social selling career, we offer a brilliant platform with our tailored training system and bonuses schemes to offer you the perfect opportunity for your next step.

Main Responsibilities:

• Bringing in revenue through your leads being converted into sales of exhibition stand space & sponsorship opportunities by your Managing Director.
• Generating leads via LinkedIn & Email campaigns
• Proactively seek out emerging prospecting opportunities through keeping up to date at with industry trends
• Building and maintaining current, prospective and past client relationships

Required Skills:

• Team player.
• Self motivated.
• Strategic and proactive work ethic.
• Competency across social media platforms, search engines…
• Understanding of social media
• Organisational skills
• Strong research and communication skills

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