Sales Executive - Exhibitions - Excel, London, E16 1XL | Full-Time / Permanent

£38347 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

We're looking for...

An Exhibition Sales Executive to drive catering revenue across a portfolio of exhibitions, grow organiser and exhibitor catering sales, and manage the full sales process from enquiry and proposal through to confirmed booking. You’ll also handle straightforward exhibitor orders and payments, while ensuring more complex requirements are seamlessly handed over to the Event Manager and delivery teams for successful on-site execution.

We are Levy

We are a visionary venue partner. We design and deliver bespoke guest experiences that prioritise people and the planet.

Trusted by some of the world's most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events ? from Wimbledon and Twickenham to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and ExCeL London ? we bring experiences to life with passion and precision.

Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities.

We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations.

Exhibition Sales Executive - The Role

• Manage relationships with main organisers, growing catering budgets and securing repeat business across exhibitions.

• Deliver revenue and profit targets through effective pricing, upselling, cross-selling and accurate sales forecasting.

• Proactively sell catering packages to exhibitors and stand-holders, converting enquiries into confirmed orders.

• Manage the full exhibitor sales process, from initial enquiry and proposals through to booking confirmation.

• Process standard exhibitor orders, manage payments, issue confirmations and receipts, and handle amendments in line with company procedures.

• Maintain accurate sales records, trackers, forecasts, rate cards and webshop listings, ensuring all information is up to date.

• Identify new revenue opportunities, develop sales initiatives and contribute market insights to support wider commercial strategy.

• Build strong client relationships, gather post-event feedback and use sales performance data to improve future results.

• Collaborate with Event Managers, Operations, Culinary and Marketing teams to ensure proposals are commercially viable and deliverable.

• Ensure seamless handovers to Event Managers for bespoke or complex orders, providing accurate booking details, payment status and client requirements.

What we're looking for

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in sales or a client-facing commercial role, ideally within venue, catering, exhibitions or hospitality.

• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets, with strong commercial awareness and decision-making skills.

• Confident and proactive, able to manage a sales pipeline, build opportunities and take ownership of results.

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, capable of managing multiple clients, priorities and deadlines.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, comfortable engaging with both main organisers and individual exhibitors.

• Enthusiastic about developing new revenue opportunities, testing ideas and supporting growth across the exhibitions sector.

• Professional, positive and solution-focused under pressure, with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, CRM and sales administration systems, with strong numerical accuracy and the ability to process orders and payments in line with financial procedures and ELH service standards.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
• Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 2 days? additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby?s first birthday, enhanced family leave
• Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
• Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products
• Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways
• Meals on duty included

Why Join Us?

Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.

We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.

Together, we create unforgettable experiences ? and shape the future of hospitality.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!