Graduate Events Sales and Partnerships Executive

HOT NEW ROLE!

Are you a recent graduate ready to break into the world of sales, client relationships, and commercial partnerships?

This is a standout opportunity for a driven and personable graduate to join a growing commercial team in a role designed to develop you into a future Account Executive. If you are confident speaking with people, naturally persuasive, organised, and eager to build a successful career, this could be the perfect next step.

Whether you gained experience in  retail, hospitality, customer service, events, or promotions , your ability to engage customers, build rapport, and spot upselling opportunities will set you apart.

Why this role stands out

• Clear pathway into a client-facing sales career
• Full training, mentoring, and development provided
• Build relationships with well-known commercial clients
• Attend professional events and grow your network
• Gain hands-on experience in partnerships, sales, and account management
• Join a supportive team that values energy and ambition

The Role

You will support the Commercial Partnerships team from post-sale through to event delivery, helping clients receive an exceptional service experience while learning how successful commercial relationships are managed.

This is an excellent entry route into sales, offering exposure to account management, client retention, upselling, and commercial growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients from initial sale through to successful campaign and event delivery
• Manage contracts, invoices, payment tracking, and administration
• Build strong relationships through regular communication and excellent service
• Keep clients engaged with updates, materials, and event logistics
• Work closely with internal marketing, operations, and production teams
• Attend events and ensure sponsors are visible, supported, and satisfied
• Identify opportunities to grow accounts through upselling and renewals
• Progress into managing your own portfolio of clients and partnerships

What We Are Looking For

• Recent graduate, ideally from a Humanities, Business, Marketing or related degree
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confident, outgoing, and commercially minded
• Retail or customer-facing experience highly desirable
• Experience upselling or working to targets would be a major advantage
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Motivated to build a long-term career in sales

Benefits:

• Hybrid
• work pension
• spa days
• team lunch
• progression

Sounds like the perfect role? Great! Don't miss out! Give Marcel Woodcock as soon as possible on 01732 920 630