Do you have excellent communications skills? Are you a 'people person'? Are you hungry to learn something new and progress in your career? Do you speak excellent English, and perhaps Italian/Spanish/Greek/other European languages?

SmithNovak is an events company creating international conferences. After a lengthy period of running our events very successfully online, we are now ready to start running in-person summits once again in London, Madrid, Athens, Milan and more. As a result, we are looking to re-energize our team with the addition of 1-2 new colleagues, the Business Development Manager being a key contributor to the business in general.

You will build strong relationships with clients all around the globe, selling Sponsorship packages to attend and partner our events.

Please send your CV adding a BRIEF note in English only, explaining why you feel we should consider you as a suitable candidate.

• Find and contact potential customers by telephone and email
• Send offers, discuss details
• Negotiate prices and terms, close contracts
• Build lasting relationships
• Assist with the design and project management of events

• You must be able to speak and write a very high level of English.
• A second European language such as Spanish, Italian or Greek would be highly desirable but not essential

Ideally you will have at least 3-5 years of commercial business experience in a Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing or a Recruitment environment whereby you have developed skills and confidence in communicating with external partners.

We are looking for an energetic, positive and confident person with a can-do attitude and great communication skills. To do well, you will need a curious mind and be interested to learn about the specific market in which we operate.

• Have some experience of managing commercial interactions between companies - any evidence of B2B sales or service in an international environment would be very desirable
• Be motivated by the challenge of doing commercial deals with customers
• Enjoy working and communicating with people and building relationships
• Be interested to learn about the industry segment in which our clients operate
• Be able to work to challenging deadlines and take personal responsibility for the success of events
• Be resourceful, creative and able to work on your own to demanding deadlines

We offer a good basic salary with significant performance-based commissions and the opportunity to become a key figure in a growing and dynamic team. Our events take place around Europe and you will have the opportunity to travel 4-5 times per year to some of the most exciting cities in the world.

Learn how to create and manage international business summits!

SmithNovak develops high-quality international conferences for the European Financial Services sector with leading events in London, Milan, Madrid and more.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the production of international conferences including; research, content production, securing speakers, negotiating sales & sponsorship contracts, project and venue management.

Please send your CV adding a BRIEF note in English only, explaining why you feel we should consider you as a suitable candidate.

• Researching, finding and inviting (by telephone & email) senior level executives to present at our Conferences
• Managing the event project from initial design right through to on-site management and completion
• Designing and managing the programme, writing presentation titles and negotiating with Speakers
• Preparing Speaker and programme information for the Sales team
• Being ‘on stage’ at the event, taking responsibility for all aspects of the conference
• Selling delegate tickets and sponsorship packages to companies by telephone

We are looking for a confident character with excellent organisation and communication skills. Finding, inviting and securing high-level Speakers is not easy and requires drive, perseverance and relationship-building skills.

• Advanced English skills: verbal & written
• A University degree
• at least 5-10 years’ experience in a similar or commercial role involving contact with external customers or suppliers
• experience in event management, recruitment, purchasing or sales would be advantageous

• Excellent research and investigation skills
• Advanced communication & organisation skills
• A confident telephone user: comfortable calling and talking to anyone, anywhere
• Confidence to be on-stage at our events
• Motivated and excited to learn and investigate new topics
• Persuasive, persistent, positive & energetic
• Experienced at commercial negotiations
• Driven: projects do not happen by themselves!
• A can-do, positive attitude and a willingness to take personal responsibility for the success of events
• Confident, fun and passionate
• Attention to deal

We offer a good basic salary with significant performance-based commissions and the opportunity to become a key figure in a growing team. Our events take place around Europe and you will have the opportunity to travel 4-6 times per year to some of the most exciting cities in the world.