About us:
How did Web Summit become, in the words of Forbes, “the best tech conference on the planet”? Meaningful connections. Our tech events are unmissable because we make it easier for the right people to meet and connect. Everyone at Web Summit works towards this goal.
And we’re just getting started.
We’re always looking to build on the impact we have already made at Web Summit. In the coming years we’ll take Web Summit to new markets, promoting global connectivity, highlighting important issues and connecting global leaders – all while making a positive impact on the environment and communities we encounter.
To build a better company, we have to better ourselves. We do that by finding the most ambitious people to work with us.
Our Attendee Delegation team identifies and pursues new business opportunities with delegations within the private and public sector. The team works closely with our Marketing and Growth teams to develop sales collateral, marketing materials and campaigns to support targeted outbound sales activities.
We are now looking for a Delegation Sales Executive to join our growing team, to focus on new business acquisition and development strategies across multiple global markets.
What you will do
Identify and pursue new business opportunities with delegations within the private and public sector.
Renewal of bulk ticket purchasers for specific events
Actioning enquiries from the website for your targeted events with the aim of selling bulk ticket packages to interested parties.
Work closely with the Marketing and Growth team to develop sales collateral, marketing materials, and campaigns to support targeted outbound sales efforts.
Achieve the General Attendee ticket sales target for each conference by focusing on: Renewal sales of bulk ticket sales, sales to inbound enquiries for bulk GA / Executive / Chairperson tickets, additional tickets and upgrades to all ticket GA, WIT and Open Source attendee groups as well as outbound campaigns
Skills and abilities we're looking for
Fluent written and spoken Portuguese is a mandatory requirement for this position
A minimum of 1 year of proven success in new business acquisition/development strategies across multiple markets.
Great communication skills in English, especially on the phone, as well as the ability to engage any audience.
A genuine willingness to learn and drive to succeed in your career.
Benefits and perks:
- Hybrid-working model open to all employees.
- Fully subsidised healthcare, dental, employee assistance programme (EAP) and more.
- Pension contribution up to 6%(Irish based only)
- A dedicated in-house L&D department, with access to workshops, online learning and resources to help you excel in your career development.
- Company laptop, generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.
- Our very own Tramway Team, which drives community and morale-boosting events for employees to participate in.
- Annual company get-togethers, charity days, and monthly wellbeing talks.
- Wellness subsidy issued to all employees of €1000 per year
At Web Summit, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We want talent from all walks of life to help us on our journey to digitise the conference sector. Hiring decisions are made purely on experience, skills and the needs of the business.
