Sales Executive

Since 2008, this company has defined glamour in the world of timeless fashion jewellery and accessories, supplying high street shops, department stores and independent boutiques with their in-house designs that are unique, diverse and of the highest quality.
As part of their growth plans, they are looking for a creative, results driven Sales Executive to play a key role in the team, not only in delivering exceptional sales and customer service, but also in planning, organising and attending trade shows.
This position can be exhilarating, fun and fulfilling for the right high
- energy person that enjoys meeting people and thrives in a sales environment
This is a full-time position in the office based in Belvedere, Kent. However, some weekend work and travel will be required for attending trade shows.
The Role
- Working independently as well as within a team to contact key customer accounts, process orders and manage sales targets
- Seeking new business customers and upselling to existing accounts
- Driving the trade show strategy throughout the year by working closely with the team to establish trade show objectives, budget and schedule
- Negotiating and coordinate contracts, arranging trade show registrations, supplies and signage, ensuring appropriate decor to meet quality and Brand expectations
- Arranging and co-ordinating all exhibits, displays, promotional materials and goods are packed and delivered to and collected from various locations
- Ensuring all aspects of a trade show event are well planned and run smoothly, attending, selling and managing the show
- Following up activity from trade shows to activity maintain and build customer relationships
- Assisting the marketing team with other marketing program execution, direct mail campaigns and digital marketing
About You
- Proven track record of Sales and/or Key Account Management
- Sales experience in a face to face environment as well as over the phone
- Proven track record of achieving sales targets
- Good communication skills with the ability to work well with people at all levels
- Strong organisational and presentation skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage several assignments at a time from multiple people
- Ability to accomplish tasks with little supervision and follow through on deadlines with a sense of urgency
- Proficient in the latest versions of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends
- Travel and nights away during the shows is required
- Physical ability to stand for long periods of time and lift heavy items with assistance
If you have experience of working at trade shows then this would be a distinct advantage
You must have the right to live and work in the UK
As the company continues to rapidly expand, you will have every opportunity to grow with the business.