Sales Executive – USA Market (Progression to U.S. Event Director)

Businessshowmedia; Bristol; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic global events company in Bristol is seeking a Sales Executive for the USA market. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £27,000 – £30,000 plus uncapped commission, with first-year earnings realistically estimated at £55,000 – £65,000. Ideal for recent graduates or career changers, this position provides full training and a clear path for career progression and potential relocation to the U.S.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission structure

Career development and mentoring

Opportunity to work on major exhibitions

Dynamic office culture with team incentives

Qualifications

• No previous sales experience required; full training provided.
• Must be based in or near Bristol and able to work U.S. hours.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research high-potential companies across the U.S.
• Contact business owners and decision-makers.
• Pitch and sell exhibition space for U.S. events.
• Manage your own sales pipeline.
• Meet and exceed individual KPIs.

Skills

Driven

Motivated

Goal-oriented

Confident communication

Resilience under pressure

Education

Recent graduates or early-career professionals

Job description

Sales Executive – USA Market (Progression to U.S. Event Director)

Location: Bristol (Office-Based)
Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 base + uncapped commission
First-Year OTE: £55,000 – £65,000
Top Performers: £70,000 – £100,000+
Hours: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm – 11:00pm (U.S. market hours)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Relocation Opportunity: U.S. office placement available after 6–12 months

Build a Career in International Events with a Fast Track to the U.S.

Are you ready to break into the global events industry and accelerate your career in one of the fastest-growing markets in the world? Based in Bristol, this role offers the chance to work on high-profile exhibitions across North America — with a clear path to promotion, leadership, and potential relocation to the United States.

This is an ideal opportunity for graduates, career changers, or early-career professionals looking to gain hands-on commercial experience, earn uncapped commission, and build a long-term career in international sales and events.

About Business Show Media

Business Show Media delivers world-class B2B exhibitions across key global markets, including London, Las Vegas, Miami, Sydney, and Singapore. Our events bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders across a wide range of industries. With significant growth in the U.S. market, we are expanding our Bristol team to develop the next generation of international event sales leaders.

The Role

As an Event Sales Executive, you will:

• Identify and research high-potential companies across the U.S.

• Contact business owners and decision-makers via phone, email, and LinkedIn

• Pitch and sell exhibition space and sponsorship opportunities for our U.S. events

• Manage your own sales pipeline from initial contact to close

• Meet and exceed individual KPIs to fast-track your career progression

• Gain full exposure to the sales and delivery process of international exhibitions

• Progress into leadership or transition to a U.S.-based role depending on performance

Who We're Looking For

You do not need previous sales experience — we provide full training. What matters most is attitude and ambition.

Ideal candidates will be:

• Recent graduates, career changers, or early-career professionals

• Driven, motivated, and excited by personal and professional growth

• Confident, articulate, and professional in communication

• Coachable, goal-oriented, and resilient under pressure

• Interested in relocation and building a global career

• Based in or near Bristol and able to work U.S. hours (2:00pm – 11:00pm)

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive base salary of £27,000 – £30,000

• Uncapped commission structure

• First-year earnings of £55,000 – £65,000 realistic

• High performers earning £70,000 – £100,000+

• Full training, mentoring, and career development from day one

• Clear path to promotion and U.S. relocation

• Opportunity to work on major exhibitions across North America

• A dynamic, high-energy office culture with regular team incentives and social events

Apply Now

This role is more than just a job — it’s the starting point for a high-impact career in international events. If you’re ambitious, ready to learn, and excited about building your future in the U.S. market, apply today.