Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive / Shoreditch London (Hybrid) / Full Time / £35,000 to £45,000 P.A.

Are you an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Executive looking to further your career? Our client is now looking for a hard working individual to join their London-based sales team. This role will focus on selling exhibition stands for the European Pizza Show, with a specific remit to grow and develop the UK exhibitor base.

The European Pizza Show sits at the heart of a fast-growing and dynamic UK pizza industry. This is an

exciting opportunity for an experienced exhibition sales professional to play a key role in expanding

our footprint in this thriving sector and to build long term relationships with leading and emerging brands.

Key Responsibilities of the Exhibition Sales Business Development Executive

Proactively sell exhibition stand space for the European Pizza Show, with a primary focus on UK-based exhibitors

Identify, target, and convert new business opportunities in the UK pizza and wider foodservice sector

Grow and manage a strong pipeline of prospective exhibitors through outbound sales activity (calls, emails, meetings)

Develop and maintain long-term relationships with existing and returning exhibitors

Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets and KPIs

Maintain accurate records of sales activity using the company CRM system

Work with the Sales Director and wider team to develop sales strategies and market positioning

Represent our client and the European Pizza Show professionally at industry events as required

Stay informed on trends, key players, and developments within the UK pizza and foodservice market

Required Experience and Skills

Proven experience selling exhibition stand space

Strong track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Confident, persuasive telephone manner and strong closing ability

Highly organised with strong time management and pipeline management skills

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

English as a first language (essential)

Personal Attributes: Self-motivated, proactive, and results-focused

Commercially minded with a consultative sales approach

Resilient and tenacious, with a positive attitude

Strong relationship builder who enjoys networking and industry engagement

Team player with the confidence to work independently

What We Offer?

Competitive salary of between £35,000 and £45,000 per annum plus uncapped commission

Opportunity to work on a leading international exhibition brand

Clear progression opportunities within a growing events business

Supportive, entrepreneurial team environment

Exposure to one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK food industry

What’s Next?

If this Exhibition Sales Business Development Executive role sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, then please click the “apply now” button and we’ll be in touch.