Sales Executive (Fast-Track Progression to Event Director)

Location: Newtown, Sydney (Office-Based)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
Salary: $55,000 – $70,000 base (DOE) + uncapped commission
OTE (Year 1): $100,000 – $140,000
Top Performers: $160,000+
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

At Business Show Media, we don’t just run events, we build platforms where ambition meets opportunity. As a global leader in business exhibitions, we connect entrepreneurs, SMEs, and industry leaders with the ideas, tools, and networks that fuel growth.

With flagship shows across London, Las Vegas, Miami, Sydney, and Singapore, we’re growing rapidly and our Sydney office is a key part of that expansion.

The Opportunity

This isn’t just another sales role. It’s a career accelerator.

As a Sales Executive, you’ll take full ownership of the sales cycle, closing high-value exhibition and sponsorship deals with businesses targeting the Australian and international markets. You’ll be given the tools, training, and opportunity to progress quickly into senior roles, including Event Director.

If you’re hungry, driven, and motivated by earning well and progressing fast, this is where you prove yourself.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own the full sales cycle - from qualified lead to close

• Sell exhibition space and sponsorship packages across our event portfolio

• Build relationships with decision-makers via phone, email, and LinkedIn

• Understand client needs and pitch tailored event solutions

• Manage and grow a high-value sales pipeline

• Work closely with marketing, business development, and event teams

• Attend live events and close deals onsite

Who You Are

We’re looking for people with drive, energy, and ambition. This is a high-performance environment where effort directly impacts your earnings and progression.

• Confident, competitive, and money-motivated

• Strong communicator who’s comfortable on the phone

• Resilient and able to handle objections

• Driven to build a career - not just have a job

• Interested in business, sales, and live events

Graduates and candidates on working holiday visas are encouraged to apply. Previous sales experience helps, but attitude and work ethic matter more - we provide full training.

What You’ll Get

• $55,000 – $70,000 base salary

• Uncapped commission (OTE $100,000 – $140,000 in Year 1)

• Top performers earning $160,000+

• Structured training and ongoing development

• Fast-track progression to senior roles, including Event Director

• Opportunities to work on major Australian and international events

• A fast-paced, high-energy team environment

• Regular incentives, rewards, and team socials

Ready to Apply?

If you’re hungry to succeed, willing to work hard, and want to earn well while fast-tracking your career, this is your opportunity.

Apply now and start your journey toward becoming an Event Director.