Sales Executive – International Business Development

Sales Executive – International Business Development

Company: Kinfos Events India Private Limited
Location: India
Experience: 1–2 years
Employment Type: Full-time (Mon-Friday) From 9 am -6 pm

About Kinfos Events

Kinfos Events is an international B2B conference organiser delivering industry-leading summits across Europe, North America and Asia.

Established in the UK in 2011, Kinfos Events has over 15 years of experience organising international B2B conferences across Europe, North America and Asia.

Our Indian entity, established in 2017, supports our growing international operations. We specialise in conferences covering banking, payments, FinTech, artificial intelligence and financial services.

Our business generates revenue through corporate sponsorships, exhibition packages and delegate registrations, connecting global technology providers with senior decision-makers from leading financial institutions.

What Do We Sell?

We offer two core commercial products:

• Conference Sponsorships: Sponsorship packages, exhibition opportunities, speaking opportunities and brand visibility for companies looking to showcase their solutions and connect with potential clients.
• Delegate Participation: Paid conference passes for industry professionals and corporate teams seeking knowledge, networking and business opportunities.

The Role

We are looking for articulate, intelligent and commercially minded Sales Executives to drive international sales across our global conference portfolio.

You will engage with companies and professionals across the UK, Europe, North America and Asia through targeted email campaigns, LinkedIn outreach and direct business communication.

Depending on your assigned responsibilities, you will focus on acquiring corporate sponsors or recruiting delegates for our conferences.

Key Responsibilities

• Sponsorship Acquisition: Identify prospective sponsors and sell sponsorship packages, exhibition space and commercial partnership opportunities.
• Delegate Acquisition: Identify and engage relevant professionals and corporate teams to secure paid conference registrations.
• Research target companies, decision-makers and industry trends.
• Execute targeted email and LinkedIn campaigns to generate business.
• Build relationships with international clients and understand their business requirements.
• Follow up with prospects, negotiate commercial terms, send contracts and convert opportunities into revenue.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, communications and sales pipelines.
• Achieve individual revenue targets and contribute to overall event profitability.

Candidate Profile

Education

• Graduate in Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce or a related discipline.
• MBA candidates are welcome, but an MBA is not essential.

Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in B2B sales, business development, customer service, marketing communications or a client-facing role.
• Candidates with strong communication skills and commercial aptitude will be considered even if their previous experience is not in conference sales.

Essential Skills

• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Strong reasoning, analytical ability and intellectual curiosity.
• Confident and professional communication.
• Ability to understand business concepts and explain value propositions clearly.
• Persuasive communication and negotiation skills.
• Good research skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivation, resilience and a results-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable using LinkedIn, email and digital business tools.

What We Are Looking For

We value intelligence, ability to communicate in English with good accent, and attitude over qualifications alone.

The ideal candidate:

• Can hold a meaningful business conversation rather than simply follow a script.
• Can research a company and understand why it might sponsor an industry conference.
• Writes clear, professional emails with minimal supervision.
• Thinks independently, asks sensible questions and learns quickly.
• Is comfortable engaging with international business professionals.
• Takes ownership of targets and follows through on commitments.

What We Offer

• Training and exposure to international business development and global markets.
• Opportunities to interact with senior executives from leading financial institutions and technology companies.
• Structured training in B2B sales, sponsorship acquisition and commercial negotiations.
• Excellent Performance-linked incentives and opportunities for fast career growth.
• A professional environment where ability, initiative and results are valued.

How to Apply: Submit your CV along with a brief introduction highlighting your communication skills, relevant experience and interest in international business development.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gurgaon H.O, Gurugram, Haryana: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What was your last drawn salary?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• sales or customer facing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person