Marcus Evans, founded in 1983, is a global business intelligence and event marketing company, with 49 offices in 20+ countries. Headquartered in the UK, we are rated in the top 20 UK companies for work/life balance.
Working across all industry sectors our Summits, Conferences and Online Events brands deliver innovative high level content,
networking and one-to-one meeting platforms that bring together key decision-makers on a truly global scale. Our client base is
comprised of c-level executives from 98% of existing fortune 1000 companies, and are world leaders in a variety of industries,
such as healthcare, legal, pharmaceutical, investments, energy, packaging etc.
Begin a rewarding Career in Sales that brings professional growth and financial success. This telephonic sales role is part of our Large-Scale Events division, where we deliver cutting-edge conferences tailored to corporate clients.
This is an in-person role based in our Cape Town office.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and generate own leads through research, cold calling, and networking.
Reach out to senior decision-makers across relevant industries to pitch conferences.
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospects and opportunities.
Telephonic pitching with KPI targets.
Negotiate pricing, packages, and contract terms to close deals.
Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
Maintain accurate records of all sales activities in CRM system such as Hubspot.
Collaborate with the production team in Malaysia to align sales strategies with event objectives.
Qualifications
Grade 12 or equivalent.
1-2 years of relevant experience.
Exceptional verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Cold calling experience is considered an advantage.
Willingness to learn across multiple business sectors.
Ability to think creatively, cohesively and outside the box.
Strong entrepreneurial spirit and positive attitude.
Computer literate.
Resilient and able to work under pressure.
Ability to work independently and be self-driven within a team structure.
Compensation & Benefits
Basic Salary, Commission & Incentives.
Fast track promotional opportunities.
Domestic/International travel/exposure.
Comprehensive induction and ongoing sales training.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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Skills Required
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- 1-2 years of relevant experience
- Exceptional verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Cold calling experience
- Willingness to learn across multiple business sectors
- Creative, cohesive, and outside-the-box thinking
- Strong entrepreneurial spirit and positive attitude
- Computer literacy
- Resilience and ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work independently and be self-driven within a team structure
What We Do
Marcus Evans Group is a global business-services organization operating a portfolio of specialized companies. Its activities include producing conferences, summits, forums, webinars and professional-development courses; providing procurement and business-consulting services; delivering luxury sports, cultural and entertainment experiences; and representing creative talent. The group connects industry leaders, decision-makers, speakers, delegates and solution providers through events, content, training and advisory platforms.
