Sales Executive

The best of both worlds: That is what a position with Infopro Digital offers you.

We are first a global company with 4,000+ employees and annual revenues of over half-a-billion euros, with a presence in 18 countries. Through our market-leading brands, we serve five professional communities – risk and insurance, automotive aftermarket, construction, retail, and industrials – enabling our clients to make informed business decisions and create new opportunities.

Secondly, our global brands focused on the financial services industry, known collectively as Risk Global, is a 300-person organization with offices in Hong Kong, London, Nashville, and New York.  Working at Risk Global means being part of a company that has strong financial backing, while at the same time giving you the power to truly make a difference. 

Risk Global’s portfolio of businesses include Central Banking, 1LOD, Chartis Research, Insurance Post, Insurance Age and Risk.net.  Through our proprietary editorial platforms, we create unique market insight and technical content for senior risk, technology and trading professionals at banks, asset managers and insurers.  In addition, we create high-value marketing services and research solutions to service providers who seek access to our engaged communities.

Our people are passionate about delivering the best possible outcome for the customers and markets we serve.  We are an impact-driven and entrepreneurial business that provides support while at the same time trusting great people to do great things.  We are collaborative and move fast, with our people developing new skills even faster. Thanks to our global reach and international locations, we celebrate and expect diverse perspectives and we believe these add to the richness of our business.  We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves.  We also realize everyone has a life outside of work, and we offer flexible solutions to make sure everyone has a healthy work-life balance

Role Overview

We currently have an opening for an ambitious individual looking for the ideal place to start or progress their career in sales.  

We are looking for an Account Exec who will help us achieve our ambitious growth forecasts through delegate sales to financial institutions. Our in-person and virtual events are the best in the market.

The ideal candidate will have some sales experience or will be looking to launch their career in sales. Previous experience in the sector is not a requirement but an interest and willingness to learn quickly about this market is. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing media business, so an entrepreneurial streak would suit well. 

Who would it suit?

Someone in the early stages of their sales career who has been trained in, enjoyed and succeeded in a new business development role in a fast-paced sales environment, or a graduate looking for their first sales role. The candidate must be excited by the prospect of moving to a small, fast growing company, with an exceptional product where they can make a significant impact with limitless prospects for the future.

What sets us apart 

• The calibre of our speakers and delegates
• The Subject Matter Experts embedded within our business who have spent their careers leading risk and control functions
• The content of the discussions, reflecting our deep understanding of this sector
• The quality of our people
• We are in the vanguard of the non-financial risk and control industry 
• Our unique access to MD-level decision-makers
• The quality of our delivery, in digital and in-person formats
• A superior network and brand with our target audience 
• The trust and commitment of the most senior and influential practitioners and regulators in our sector

Essential Characteristics

• Must enjoy and be highly motivated by new business development
• Must have excellent telephone manner
• Must have a natural sense of responsibility; for their customers, their company and themselves
• Must be highly driven to succeed despite setbacks
• Must be solution orientated in their approach to challenges
• Must enjoy and gain satisfaction from persuading people to try something new
• Must be excited by the prospect of joining a small fast-growing company where they can and need to make a significant impact

Desirable Experience

• Success in a new business sales environment in a fast-paced sector e.g., recruitment, media, business information. Experience is not a requirement – we provide an ideal environment and team structure for the right candidates to supercharge the early stages of their sales career
• Telesales experience
• An interest in the finance industry

We know great people make great companies. Infopro Digital is defined by people and passion while being powered by knowledge and innovation. Everything we do is centered on trust, integrity and respect. Our collaborative approach drives creativity across our markets; and our focus on giving teams ownership allows us to build an entrepreneurial culture where our people and brands can thrive and grow.

As well as working with the most interesting, talented and fun people, we operate a culture where success is recognized.

You will be supported throughout your career, tailoring your development through management support, internal and external training courses, and on the job training.

In addition to a competitive salary we offer the following benefits:

• 20 Vacation Days (rising to 25 days)
• 5 Paid Sick Days
• 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (including life insurance)
• 401k Plan Plus Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Working
• Office Gym Membership
• Bonusly Employee Recognition
• Employee Referral Scheme

Our foundations and values:

At Infopro Digital, we are driven by core values such as entrepreneurial spirit, constant customer focus, promoting diversity, striving for significant impact, and a collaborative culture. By joining us, you become part of a dynamic community that embraces these values daily, shaping the future with passion and commitment.

Diversity is one of our core values. We are convinced that our teams, drawn from all backgrounds and with diverse experiences, are one of the key drivers of our success. The Group is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and inclusion, from recruitment to career development, and we strive to provide an equitable working environment to promote the well-being of our teams.

Who are we?

Infopro Digital is a B2B group specializing in information and technology. With a presence in 18 countries, the group has 4,000 employees of 55 nationalities.

Infopro Digital connects professional communities.

Our brands are leaders in five key economic sectors: construction and public sector, automotive, industry, risk & insurance, and retail.

With our solutions, our customers make informed decisions and companies develop their business and sustainable performance.

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