International Sales Executive (Events)

INTERNATIONAL SALES EXECUTIVE – (EVENTS, SPONSORSHIP & ADVERTISING SALES)

Location: Candidates must be willing to relocate to project locations in Africa (Angola, Senegal/MSGBC Region, Equatorial Guinea, North Africa, East Africa,…) for 6–12 month projects with breaks in between.

We are looking for International Sales Executives – responsible for sponsorship and/or advertising sales – for our clients in the events sector operating in Sub‑Saharan Africa.

This position requires a candidate ambitious in sales, preferably with a proven sales track record, especially in events and media. We are looking for someone who is self‑motivated, goal‑oriented and committed to our clients. Experience in events, marketing/communications or the oil and gas/energy industry is a plus. You should enjoy working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and be effective in handling multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage existing clients to guarantee repeat business and cultivate new relationships.
• Identify new sales inquiries, present our portfolio of services and convert leads to sales.
• Research, update and manage internal contact databases.
• Ensure payments are made, recorded and pursued.
• Report to the Business Development Director and coordinate with operations staff to plan and execute events that exceed expectations and deliver ROI.
• Track efficacy and make quantified measurements of daily activities using internal reporting tools and third‑party platforms.

Requirements

• Prior relevant work experience in sales, event sales and production, preferably in the energy sector.
• Full professional proficiency in English; plus preferably an additional language (French, Portuguese, Arabic, Spanish).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong ability to balance persuasion with professionalism.
• The ability to work and thrive in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing work environment.
• Past experience with key vertical industries, including construction and extractive industries such as mining, energy and electricity and oil and gas preferred.
• Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization; social media savvy.
• Prior experience and network in the African industry is a plus.