Brighton | Permanent | 35k + Commission | Double OTE - very realistic £70k earning potential.Portuguese speaker preferred - servicing the Brazilian marketA forward-thinking Summit/Events company is seeking an experienced Business Development Executive to harness their entrepreneurial spirit and drive their portfolio of global events and media outlets.In this role, you will sell sponsorship opportunities at leadership summits/events in various tech/sustainability and food-based markets.ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will:Spearhead sales across the company’s portfolio of summits and support existing projectsCollaborate closely with the research team to gain an in-depth understanding of your product portfolio's target audience and prospectsConduct market research to generate and qualify new leads for each campaignAchieve a guide of five productive calls per dayAttend the company’s flagship events and organise business development trips to meet with clientsClose sales, meet targets, and generate new business opportunitiesOversee the execution of sponsorship deliverables according to contractual agreementsRequirementsTo be considered you must have:Proven sales prowess with excellent sales recordsAmbition with a drive to achieve financial targetsA genuine passion for sustainability and technologyA strong work ethic with a high pace of workSophisticated, intelligent and professional presentationMinimum of 2 years B2B sales or recruitment experience dealing with senior business executives.Clear understanding of the consultative selling processComfort with using the phone and willingness to travel internationallyDesirable qualifications:Additional language proficiency – PortugueseUnderstands the B2B conference modelExperience in the sustainability and cleantech sectorsBenefitsEarn additional payments through a generous uncapped commission scheme. You should double your salary in commission.Enjoy a work-life balance with the option for flexible working hours and some hybrid working 1-2 days per week dependent on length of service and performance.Travel to world wide industry leading events!Hypha RecruitWe partner with the best Recruitment and Executive Search firms in Brighton, Sussex, Surrey and London. As a leading Rec2Rec firm, we represent recruiters at all levels, graduates, and consultative salespeople who want to unlock their potential and build meaningful careers.Our recruitment clients specialise in Disruptive Technology, Automotive, Legal, Cybersecurity, Life Science, FinTech, Accountancy & Tax, SaaS, SpaceTech, IT and Business Transformation, Semiconductors, Financial Services, Media & Broadcasting, Procurement & Supply, Artificial Intelligence and more!Get in touch for a confidential chat about your career.