Our client is offering an exciting opportunity to join their fast-growing, multi-award-winning exhibition and conference business.

As Head of Partnerships, you will be working closely with the sales and marketing teams ensuring that appropriate delegates are invited to attend their portfolio of events in Europe and North America.

* Based in Guildford

* Up to £40,000 (DOE) + bonus

* Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job description:

* Using various platforms (such as database, LinkedIn and social media) to connect with businesses to invite them to attend global events.

* Promoting their events internationally.

* Liaising with clients across UK, Europe and America.

* Building up business relationships via the phone.

* Researching potential delegates and keeping in touch.

Person specification:

* Experience in similar role, events, client relationship management or marketing.

* Engaging personality, warm and confident.

* Well-spoken and articulate.

* Strong verbal and written communication at all levels.

* Confident with different platforms.

* A hard-working team player.

Additional information:

* Casual office attire

* Company events

Refer a friend and earn £100! If you have a friend who is also searching for a new opportunity in the local area, recommend Optima and if we place them (providing they complete their 3-month probation period), you will receive a £100 retail voucher of your choice!

Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

By applying for this vacancy, you accept Optima Recruitment Limited's Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you.

Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer