Sales Executive (Fast Track Progression to Event Sales Director)

Location: Sydney, Newtown (Office-Based)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 base + uncapped commission
Realistic OTE Year 1: $110,000 – $140,000
Progression: Fast-track to Event Director

About Business Show Australia

Part of Business Show Media, Business Show Australia produces some of the region’s largest and fastest-growing business exhibitions, connecting entrepreneurs, SMEs, and senior decision-makers with the tools and networks they need to scale.

With international events across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia, we specialise in developing high-performing sales professionals into senior leaders and Event Directors.

The Role

We’re hiring a Sales Executive for our Sydney office to sell exhibition space and sponsorship packages across our major Australian business events.

This is a full-cycle, high-performance sales role with structured training and clear targets. It is designed for ambitious individuals who want rapid progression into senior commercial roles and ultimately Event Director-level positions.

Key Responsibilities

• Researching and identifying high-growth Australian businesses

• Speaking daily with founders, CEOs, and senior decision-makers

• Pitching tailored exhibition and sponsorship solutions

• Managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to close

• Hitting and exceeding revenue targets

• Working closely with senior sales leadership for development

Earnings and Progression

• $75,000 - $80,000 base salary

• Uncapped commission

• Realistic Year 1 OTE: $110,000 – $140,000

• Clear fast-track progression: Sales Executive → Senior Sales → Event Director

• Performance-based promotions (not time-based)

• International travel opportunities

Who We’re Looking For

• Ambitious and target-driven individuals

• Confident communicators

• Motivated by high earnings and rapid progression

• Sydney-based or able to commute daily

If you’re looking for a serious sales career with director-level progression in a fast-growing international events business, this is your opportunity.