Business Development Executive
| Company: | Pioneering People |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 - £45,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | E2 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Business Development Executive / Shoreditch London (Hybrid) / Full Time / £35,000 to £45,000 P.A.
Are you an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Executive looking to further your career? Our client is now looking for a hard working individual to join their London-based sales team. This role will focus on selling exhibition stands for the European Pizza Show, with a specific remit to grow and develop the UK exhibitor base.
The European Pizza Show sits at the heart of a fast-growing and dynamic UK pizza industry. This is an
exciting opportunity for an experienced exhibition sales professional to play a key role in expanding
our footprint in this thriving sector and to build long term relationships with leading and emerging brands.
Key Responsibilities of the Exhibition Sales Business Development Executive:
• Proactively sell exhibition stand space for the European Pizza Show, with a primary focus on UK-based exhibitors
• Identify, target, and convert new business opportunities in the UK pizza and wider foodservice sector
• Grow and manage a strong pipeline of prospective exhibitors through outbound sales activity (calls, emails, meetings)
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with existing and returning exhibitors
• Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets and KPIs
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity using the company CRM system
• Work with the Sales Director and wider team to develop sales strategies and market positioning
• Represent our client and the European Pizza Show professionally at industry events as required
• Stay informed on trends, key players, and developments within the UK pizza and foodservice market
Required Experience and Skills:
• Proven experience selling exhibition stand space
• Strong track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Confident, persuasive telephone manner and strong closing ability
• Highly organised with strong time management and pipeline management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• English as a first language (essential)
• Personal Attributes: Self-motivated, proactive, and results-focused
• Commercially minded with a consultative sales approach
• Resilient and tenacious, with a positive attitude
• Strong relationship builder who enjoys networking and industry engagement
• Team player with the confidence to work independently
What We Offer?
• Competitive salary of between £35,000 and £45,000 per annum plus uncapped commission
• Opportunity to work on a leading international exhibition brand
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing events business
• Supportive, entrepreneurial team environment
• Exposure to one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK food industry
What’s Next?
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Exhibition Sales Business Development Executive role sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, then please click the “apply now” button and we’ll be in touch.