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We’re part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100 who are #3 in Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025 UK list.
Our purpose is to connect our customers to information and people that help them know more, do more and be more. No other company in the world helps more people share professional knowledge or make business connections.
We run around 800 events each year, create digital platforms based on engaging news and information content, and operate professional development programmes for individuals and businesses.
Job DescriptionAbout the Role
You will drive sales growth across our prestigious portfolio of life science events, including LSX World Congress, RNA Leaders, and our celebrated Gala Dinner and Awards. Working directly with the Head of Delegate Sales, you'll develop valuable relationships with industry professionals while contributing to both established and new events.
What You'll Accomplish
- Build and manage relationships with potential delegates for our flagship events
- Create opportunities through showcase presentations at our partnership events with Jefferies Investment Bank
- Develop new business relationships while nurturing existing client connections
- Grow into sponsorship sales opportunities with full training support
How You'll Make an Impact
- Shape the success of industry-leading events through strategic delegate acquisition
- Contribute to the growth of new event launches
- Help life science professionals connect and collaborate at our prestigious gatherings
Skills You'll Bring
- A proven record of achieving and exceeding goals
- Experience in sales or commercial environments
- Strong organizational abilities and self-motivation
- Natural relationship-building capabilities
- Adaptability and enthusiasm for learning new skills
You'll thrive in this role if you:
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Have a collaborative spirit and team-first mindset
- Take initiative and work independently
- Are ready to expand your comfort zone and develop new abilities
Your Growth Opportunity
As our business expands, you'll have clear pathways to advance your career, including:
- Development into sponsorship sales roles
- Comprehensive training programs
- Personal and professional growth opportunities
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:
- Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely
- 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
We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.
At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.
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Informa London, England Office
London, United Kingdom
