Sales and Event Executive

Key Responsibilities: Sales & Business Development - Identify prospects and engage potential sponsors, exhibitors, and partners across the event portfolio. - Manage inbound and outbound sales outreach, including follow-ups, proposals, and sponsorship discussions. - Support contract preparation, invoicing coordination, and sponsorship confirmations. - Maintain and update CRM and sales trackers, ensuring accurate records of leads and client interactions. - Build and maintain relationships with existing clients to encourage repeat participation and upselling. - Represent the company at industry events, networking sessions, and client meetings. Event Planning & Execution - Support the planning and delivery of conferences, exhibitions, and networking events. - Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors (venues, AV, catering, branding, logistics). - Assist in managing event timelines, run-of-show documents, and on-site logistics. - Liaise with sponsors and exhibitors to ensure all agreed deliverables are fulfilled accurately and on time. - Provide on-site event support, including registration, sponsor management, speaker coordination, and troubleshooting. Marketing & Communications Support - Assist in the preparation of marketing and sales collateral, including sponsorship decks, brochures, EDMs, and social media content. - Coordinate with designers and content teams on timelines and deliverables. - Support post-event communications such as thank-you notes, surveys, testimonials, and reports. Administrative & Operational Support - Assist with general administrative tasks, including documentation, filing, and scheduling. - Track payment milestones and follow up on outstanding invoices in coordination with finance. - Support reporting on sales performance, sponsorship uptake, and event outcomes. - Handle ad-hoc tasks related to event operations and business development as required. Requirements: - Diploma or Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Events Management, or related fields. - 1–3 years’ experience in B2B sales, sponsorship, events, or project coordination (experience in media, maritime, energy, or industrial sectors is an advantage). - Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable speaking with clients and stakeholders. - Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. - Willingness to support events outside normal office hours when required. - Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); CRM experience is a plus.