Sales Executive

Sales Executive is responsible for driving revenue growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities in the renewable energy business intelligence space. While focused on a specific brand (PV Tech - Solar and Energy Storage), the role also requires adaptability across multiple brands. Emphasizing consultative sales, Sales Executive proactively engages prospective clients to expand Informa's market presence, increase customer acquisition, and drive new revenue streams.,

• Identify and engage high-value prospects with compelling proposals, guiding them through the buying process.
• Apply consultative selling techniques to uncover customer needs and present tailored solutions.
• Build industry-specific knowledge by attending competitor events, analyzing market trends, and sharing insights across the team.
• Collaborate with Marketing to create packages and campaigns that attract new customers and support revenue growth.
• Leverage insights into customer buying trends to develop effective sales plans and approaches targeting new accounts.
• Use Salesforce to track client interactions, opportunities, and forecasts that are up to date and accurate.
• Represent Informa at industry events, competitor shows, and networking opportunities to generate leads and expand market reach.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior-level decision-makers to secure new partnerships and sponsorships
• Prepare detailed reports on sales performance, market trends, and ROI for senior leadership.
• Develop pricing strategies and proposals to maximize profitability and close deals effectively.
Performance Targets
• Lead Generation: Achieve daily call/email quotas to identify and qualify new prospects.
• Revenue Growth: Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly revenue targets through new business acquisition.
• Market Expansion: Secure new accounts and partnerships to increase Informa's market share.
• Sales Activity: Maintain consistent outreach and engagement with prospective clients.
  
  Min 3 years of B2B sales experience ideally in business intelligence or media, with proven revenue achievement.
• Strong expertise in lead generation, consultative selling, and closing high-value deals.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to develop creative solutions and identify new opportunities for growth.
• Proficiency in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) for pipeline management and reporting.
• High energy and resilience to thrive in a competitive sales environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to managing sales territory.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for client meetings, industry events, and business development activities.
Key Competencies:
• High Energy: Persistent and positive attitude throughout the sales cycle.
• Results Driven: Thrives on competition and is committed to exceeding targets.
• Resilient: Uses challenges as motivation to improve performance.
• Entrepreneurial: Takes ownership of sales territory, identifying creative solutions and new opportunities.
• Curiosity: Brings a mindset that fosters growth, creativity & continuous improvement
  
  Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries to trade, innovate and grow. Recognised as one of Britain's Most Admired Companies, Informa exemplifies trust, inspires investment confidence, and demonstrates strong long-term value potential. We organise over 450 large-scale branded and transaction-led events in over a dozen specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed live and on-demand B2B events where industries convene and people gather to do business.
We also provide data and digital content, as well as year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads. Solar Media, part of Informa Markets, is a dynamic and fast-growing business dedicated to supporting the renewable energy sector. Through industry-leading events, digital platforms, and market intelligence, Solar Media empowers businesses to navigate the rapidly evolving solar and clean energy landscape. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Solar Media plays a pivotal role in driving the global transition to renewable energy. Joining Informa Markets / Solar Media means becoming part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values creativity, ambition, and a passion for delivering exceptional results. As a sales professional, you will have the opportunity to work with industry leaders, contribute to meaningful projects, and help shape the future of renewable energy and global commerce., We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you're not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces - like at an Informa event - you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely. We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here's some of what you can expect when you join us. But don't just take our word for it - see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com Our benefits include:
• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it's time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world