Sales Executive

This role is based in our Cairo Festival City Business Park, New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt office.

Reports to: Exhibition Director

The Role

As a Sales Executive at inD, you will play a vital role in driving revenue growth while embodying our commitment to champion specialists and connect people with knowledge. You'll build and nurture client relationships across diverse markets, representing inD's inclusive culture and DATA values (Do Good, Act as One Team, Think Customer-First).

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Account Management

• Strategically manage existing client accounts while identifying and developing new business opportunities across diverse markets.
• Generate qualified leads through multiple channels including face-to-face visits, phone calls, emails, and virtual meetings.
• Conduct thorough market research to identify potential clients from varied industries and backgrounds.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients to understand their evolving needs, company objectives, and industry challenges.
• Build strong, inclusive relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring all feel valued and understood.

Sales Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement customized sponsorship packages tailored to each client's specific needs, market position, and objectives.
• Achieve individual sales revenue targets within established timelines while maintaining Informa's commitment to ethical business practices.
• Maintain productive activity levels including client meetings, calls, and follow-ups on a weekly basis.
• Utilize Informa's CRM system to track all client interactions, ensuring comprehensive documentation of the customer journey.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless client experiences from initial contact through event execution.

Industry Engagement & Knowledge Building

• Represent Informa at industry events, both national and international, embracing opportunities to engage with diverse communities.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and client businesses to provide informed recommendations.
• Participate in Informa's knowledge-sharing initiatives to contribute to collective learning and innovation.
• Support Informa's sustainability initiatives by promoting sustainable options to clients and minimizing environmental impact in sales activities.

Internal Collaboration

• Work closely with operations, marketing, and finance teams to maximize client experience and ensure seamless event execution.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting of sales results and activities to support data-driven decision making.

Education & Experience

• University degree.
• At least three years of equivalent work experience in sales or account management.
• Experience in events, media, or related industries preferred.
• Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding sales targets.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Experience with CRM systems preferred.
• Critical and analytical thinking skills with ability to develop creative solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse clients and colleagues.
• Detail-oriented with ability to work effectively under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Valid driving license with active car use.
• Demonstrated sales enthusiasm and ability to close deals.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds

inD is a venture that represents the future of B2B events - combining local market leadership with international scale and expertise. inD offers the unique opportunity to work with world-class B2B event brands while being at the forefront of the region's rapid economic growth and Dubai's transformation into a global IP and knowledge hub.

inD is not just participating in the industry's evolution, it's actively shaping it. With strong financial backing, ambitious growth targets and a portfolio of market-leading brands, inD represents an exceptional opportunity to build your career in one of the world's most dynamic business environments.

Colleague experience is very important at inD. You will be joining a supportive, diverse and ambitious team that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds.