Sponsorship Sales Executive, Solar Media


Location
240 Blackfriars Road, London
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Negotiable, plus uncapped commission structure
About the Role
Join Solar Media, part of Informa Group Plc, a dynamic and fast-growing business dedicated to supporting the renewable energy sector. Based in our London office, you will be an ambitious, proactive and commercially minded Sales Executive within Solar Media’s Sponsorship team. You will work across a portfolio of market-leading solar, energy storage and clean energy events, focusing on generating new business opportunities, building strong relationships with industry stakeholders, and driving sponsorship, exhibition, digital and marketing revenue growth.
Your role will involve helping companies across the clean energy sector connect with valuable audiences through sponsorship, thought leadership, branding and marketing opportunities. This position suits someone confident in new business development and focused on building trusted, long-term client relationships. You will manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract closure and collaborate closely with internal teams to deliver exceptional client experiences.
Working at Solar Media means being part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values creativity, ambition and a passion for delivering exceptional results in the renewable energy industry.
Experience
1-2 years’ experience in B2B sales, sponsorship sales, media sales, delegate sales or a related renewables commercial environment. Proven ability to generate new business and consistently achieve revenue targets.
About you
Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills. Able to understand client needs, spot commercial opportunities and turn market insight into relevant sales conversations. Ability to build credibility with senior-level stakeholders and decision-makers. Highly motivated, proactive and resilient, confident in opening new conversations and creating opportunities. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously. Collaborative and comfortable working across sales, marketing, production, editorial and customer success teams. Experience or interest in renewable energy, solar, energy storage or sustainability sectors is advantageous. Familiarity with Salesforce CRM systems and sales reporting tools is desirable.
Qualifications
Relevant sales experience preferred; formal qualifications are not specified but a proactive attitude and commercial acumen are essential.