Careers at GIC
Global Insight Conferences is a rapidly-expanding and highly entrepreneurial conference company. We only employ individuals who are passionate about conferences, passionate about their personal growth and performance and passionate about being the best.
Our Team Is Our USP!
Our team is the best thing about us – in a recent staff survey 90% of the staff described their company culture as friendly, supportive and fast-paced. We are a fun and exciting team, where everyone counts, and everyone’s say is important. We are looking for ambitious individuals who want to join us and grow our rapidly-expanding conference company with us. We love innovation and new ideas and will welcome your ideas – even on your first day! We have a hard-working, supportive and fun atmosphere and we are looking for positive individuals who want to make their mark and really contribute to the success and quality of our market-leading conferences. Our industries and topics are varied – you will never be bored or stuck in the same old industry!
We seek exceptional people to work in our dynamic, exciting and constantly challenging environment. A positive, can-do attitude is an absolute must as is a vision for creating conferences seeped in quality and for creating experiences for our clients that are personal to them and help them achieve their objectives.
We will challenge you to be the best you can be. If you need to be pushed to work at your best, then Global Insight Conferences is not the place for you. If you strive to always perform at your peak, then you will be encouraged, trained, supported and driven by our entrepreneurial and energetic workplace.
Vacancies
Global Insight Conferences requires an ambitious Telesales Executive.
Based in the beautiful Southbank (half way between London Bridge & London Waterloo), we are a group of passionate, friendly and supportive conference professionals on a mission to produce high-quality, bespoke business conferences, both live and virtual, in the UK and abroad – and we are looking for great people to join our amazing team and help us to grow together!
Are you a driven, ambitious, and results-oriented individual who thrives on closing deals and earning high commissions? Do you love the thrill of sales and the challenge of exceeding targets? If so, this Delegate Sales Executive role at Global Insight Conferences could be your perfect next step.
We are a market-leading conference and exhibition company looking for a proactive and enthusiastic sales-driven professional to join our Sales & Marketing department. If you have at least one year of office or call centre experience and a passion for building relationships, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Telesales Executive, you will play a crucial role in growing our business by selling delegate places for our high-quality industry events. You will:
✅ Sell delegate tickets to warm leads and proactively generate new leads.
✅ Manage the full sales cycle – from prospecting to pitching to closing.
✅ Build and maintain relationships with senior executives across multiple industries.
✅ Research new markets and industry trends to drive sales strategies.
✅ Write engaging emails and social media messages to attract potential attendees.
✅ Maximise earnings through upselling, cross-selling, and forward-selling opportunities.
✅ Oversee networking at events, ensuring an exceptional delegate experience.
✅ Collaborate with internal teams to optimise lead generation and sales success.
Who We’re Looking For…
We’re seeking a goal-oriented, ambitious individual who is excited about earning uncapped commission. The ideal candidate will have:
1. A minimum of one year’s experience in a sales-driven office or call centre environment.
2. A positive, professional, and passionate attitude.
3. Strong communication skills – both verbal and written.
4. GCSEs (B/6 or above) in English & Maths, plus a solid set of A Levels.
5. The ability to work under pressure and meet targets.
6. A self-motivated and resilient mindset with a hunger for success.
7. A strong work ethic and willingness to go the extra mile.
Why Join Us?
Competitive base salary + uncapped commission – your earning potential is in your hands!
Career progression – we reward talent and ambition.
Exciting and fast-paced environment – no two days are the same.
Collaborative team culture – we celebrate wins together.
Work on high-profile events – connect with industry leaders.
Our Commitment to You
At Global Insight Conferences, we value diversity and believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply – even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you if you’re passionate about the role!
Ready to take control of your career and earnings?
Please note: By applying for this role, you hereby freely give your prospective employer consent to use, process and store your personal data relating to your job application in accordance with prevailing legislation.
Apply now!
Please send a CV and short introductory paragraph (no more than 250 words) outlining your experiences and suitability for the role to talent@gicconferences.com to apply
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Database Marketing Executive with experience in Salesforce to enhance our sales and marketing strategies and our customer engagement.
The ideal candidate will manage and optimise our customer database, ensuring that the data is accurately maintained and cleansed to improve targeted campaigns and analyse results.
DATABASE MANAGEMENT
· Responsible for uploading lists and managing all data in Salesforce
· Responsible for unsubscribing people from the database to ensure that it is GDPR compliant
· Maintain the database to ensure that each contact is marked up based on the industry that they work in
· Prepping and checking data is accurate and complete before added to salesforce
· Event data closedowns across all conferences
· Create and manage automated workflows across our marketing and sales platforms
· Use Salesforce reports and dashboards to track key metrics such as customer engagement, retention, and conversion rates.
· Ensure all marketing activities comply with data protection regulations
· Responsible for integrating third-party tools and data sources with salesforce
· Manage opt-in/opt-out processes and maintain data security standards across the company
MARKETING TEAM SUPPORT
· Perform regular analysis of database information to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can drive business strategies.
· Develop and generate ad hoc reports as required by the management or other departments.
· Selecting relevant data for marketing and sales campaigns
· Updating their data on a weekly basis to ensure that expired lists are being emailed and the latest lists are in the campaigns
· Tracking and analysing bookings, which source and channel they come from
KEY COMPETENCIES
· Attention to detail
· Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
· Excellent organisational and project management skills
· A strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Data Analytics, or related field.
2 years + of experience in database marketing or CRM management.
Proficiency in Salesforce CRM.
DESIRABLE
Experience with email marketing tools, segmentation strategies, and automation.
DIVERISITY & INCLUSION
Global Insight Conferences has a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our senior leadership team is over 80% female lead and we employee above the national average rates of people from ethnically diverse backgrounds. We go above and beyond to meet the needs of our employees, including through personal and professional development with bespoke training and promotional paths; accommodating hybrid and flexible work; offering holistic wellbeing programmes; donating to charity and environmental initiatives.
If you are interested in applying for this exciting position, please get in touch!
By applying for this role, you hereby freely give your prospective employer consent to use, process and store your personal data relating to your job application in accordance with prevailing legislation.
Apply now!
Please send a CV and short introductory paragraph (no more than 250 words) outlining your experiences and suitability for the role to talent@gicconferences.com to apply
Global Insight Conferences, a market-leading conference and exhibition company, is excited to offer an ambitious, hardworking, and talented individual the chance to join their company.
Who are we?
Whilst our business conference credentials speak for themselves, we also boast the most passionate, friendly and driven team in the industry. We believe fervently in investing in people who have the life experience to innovate wherever they go and who want to see the fruits of their work come to life! We champion all our employees from the moment they start their careers with us, growing individuals rapidly in their fields, producing well-respected professionals with market-leading expertise.
What do we do?
We produce high-quality, bespoke business conferences in the UK and abroad (mostly London, Manchester, and Amsterdam!). If you joined us, not only would you be joining a highly respected company in a competitive industry, you’d also be joining us at the most exciting time in our rich history. 2025 is going to be big and we want talented professionals on the journey with us!
What are we looking for?
You’ll need to be a positive and proactive individual with an aptitude for researching, planning, and delivering quality events. We’re committed to develop those who are looking to grow and become industry experts, so you’ll have ample opportunity for career progression and management opportunities, if you have:
- 1+ years’ office experience
- Minimum grade B/6 in Maths and English Language at GCSE (or the equivalent IB) and a strong set of A Levels
- Ambition and a proactive and positive attitude, including a passion for results and making things happen
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A desire to develop skills and grow both as an individual and as an employee
- A sense of urgency about your work and driven by deadlines
- A self-directing, intellectually curious and calm-under-pressure attitude
- High standards with a tenacious but professional work ethic
What will you be doing?
Your role will be to produce high-quality, profitable conferences, and brief other departments, to deliver excellent experiences for all our delegates, speakers and sponsors while maintaining productivity levels. You will therefore be responsible for the creation of the event from the very beginning! You will need exceptional organisational, research, English grammar and creative writing skills as well as being a commercial, ambitious, high-energy self-starter. A great eye for detail and the ability to handle yourself professionally on the phone and face-to-face are also needed. This role suits individuals who are extremely adaptable, who can manage their time, innovate, and lead at the same time and from day one.
You would be responsible for the following tasks and will develop the following skillsets:
- In-depth telephone research
- Programme and commercial copy writing
- Speaker acquisition of top brands
- Project lifecycle and task prioritisation – hitting deadlines!
- Quality indicators for a conference
- Understanding what makes or breaks the commercial success of a conference
- Excel and data planning/management
- LinkedIn strategy and ROI
- External stakeholder management – speaker liaison/sponsor speakers
- Internal stakeholder management and collaboration
- Live event operations
- New topic generation
What’s in it for me?
- Enhanced annual leave
- Competitive salaries and bonus schemes regularly reviewed
- Employee assistance – bespoke wellbeing and support with work/life balance
- Monetary referral scheme for recruitment
- Charity and environmental initiatives – have a charity close to your heart? We’ll support them in our quarterly donations window!
- Equal, inclusive, and diverse opportunities and fair practices, including staff voice surveys
Global Insight Conferences has a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our senior leadership team is over 80% female led! We go above and beyond to meet the needs of our employees.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. GIC will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
What do I do now?
Have another look at the job specification. We know lots of people want to work in events – it’s an exciting industry after all but we also want your time well spent! If you think this could be the perfect match, then apply now – we look forward to receiving your application.
Please note: by applying for this role, you hereby freely give your prospective employer consent to use, process and store your personal data relating to your job application in accordance with prevailing legislation.
Apply now!
Please send a CV and short introductory paragraph (no more than 250 words) outlining your experiences and suitability for the role to talent@gicconferences.com to apply
High-Earning Potential & Career Growth!
Location: London Bridge, London (Office-Based)
Employment Type: Full-time
Are you a driven and ambitious go-getter looking to build a successful sales career?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy interacting with senior decision-makers, and want the opportunity to earn uncapped commission? If so, Global Insight Conferences is looking for a Sponsorship Sales Executive to join our high-energy team!
About Us
At Global Insight Conferences, we deliver industry-leading business events that bring together senior professionals, thought leaders, and innovators. We pride ourselves on creating high-impact conferences that provide sponsors and exhibitors with valuable opportunities to showcase their expertise.
The Role
As a Sponsorship Sales Executive, you’ll be responsible for securing sponsorship and exhibition opportunities across our conferences. You’ll research new industries, build relationships with key decision-makers, and develop bespoke sponsorship packages that deliver real ROI for clients.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Identifying and researching new industry sectors and potential sponsors.
- Building and maintaining a sales database.
- Cold-calling new business prospects and nurturing warm leads.
- Engaging with senior decision-makers via phone, email, and face-to-face meetings.
- Creating compelling sponsorship proposals tailored to client needs.
- Managing current client accounts and ensuring long-term partnerships.
- Attending and running conferences, ensuring sponsors receive exceptional service on the day.
- Collaborating with marketing to optimise sales and lead generation strategies.
Who We’re Looking For:
We are looking for a high-energy, tenacious, and ambitious individual who is excited about working in a sales-driven environment.
- Minimum of six months’ work experience (sales experience preferred but not essential).
- Confident communicator – comfortable engaging with senior professionals.
- Self-motivated and target-driven, with a hunger for success.
- Organised and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple accounts and deadlines.
- Entrepreneurial mindset – proactive in finding new business opportunities.
- A professional and well-presented approach when dealing with clients.
Why Join Us?
- In-Depth Training & Mentoring – we invest in your growth with structured training and career development.
- Clear Progression Path – 3-monthly performance reviews to support your career goals.
- Uncapped Earning Potential – the harder you work, the more you earn.
- Recognition & Reward – we celebrate success and innovation.
- Work-Life Balance – we value employee wellbeing and encourage a healthy approach to work.
- Team Socials & Perks – staff parties, get-fit clubs, and more.
- Making a Difference – we donate a percentage of our profits to charities chosen by our employees.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Global Insight Conferences, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Our senior leadership team is over 80% female-led, and we actively promote diversity across our workforce. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are an equal opportunity employer.
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Sales Career?
Apply now!
Please send a CV and short introductory paragraph (no more than 250 words) outlining your experiences and suitability for the role to talent@gicconferences.com to apply
By applying for this role, you consent to the processing and storage of your personal data in line with applicable regulations.
Speaker & Sponsor Marketing
You’ll craft engaging, impactful campaigns that encourage speakers to share their involvement and sessions with their own networks, helping to boost event visibility and excitement. You’ll collaborate with speakers and sponsors to create buzz and ensure they’re fully equipped to market their involvement to their audience including:
- Develop strategies to encourage speakers and sponsors to actively promote their sessions, leveraging their own platforms (social media, email lists, websites, etc.).
- Provide speakers with the tools they need to market the event—customised content, design images and guidelines for promoting their involvement.
- Create speaker-focused marketing kits that include key messaging, visuals, and social media content that makes it easy for them to spread the word.
Website Marketing
- WordPress Experience: Update small amounts of content on our event sites. (do we need this?)
- SEO Experience: Collaborate with the team to implement SEO best practices on the website and ensure an excellent user experience (UX) for visitors coming from LinkedIn and other digital channels.
LinkedIn Responsibilities
- LinkedIn Strategy Development: Develop and execute comprehensive B2B LinkedIn marketing strategies that align with event goals and objectives.
- Content Creation & Curation: Create and curate engaging event content (e.g. posts, articles, infographics, videos) that resonates with our target business audience and reflects our brand voice.
- Lead Generation: Design and execute specific event campaigns aimed at generating high-quality B2B leads through LinkedIn’s organic tools as well as InMail
- Relationship Building: Utilise LinkedIn to engage with key decision-makers across all of our events and industry influencers, building relationships to generate potential business opportunities.
- Collaborative Efforts: Work closely with different internal teams across Global Insight Conferences.
- Audience Segmentation: Leverage LinkedIn’s audience insights to build highly targeted campaigns that reach decision-makers in specific industries or company sizes.
- Stay Up to Date: Continuously stay updated with LinkedIn’s algorithm changes, new tools, and trends in B2B marketing to remain competitive and innovative.
- Track and report visits to site and conversions and report on key findings and recommendations.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in B2B marketing with a strong focus on LinkedIn as a lead generation tool.
- Deep understanding of LinkedIn’s algorithms and best practices for organic engagement.
- Strong writing and content creation skills, with the ability to create compelling copy and design content that resonates with a professional audience.
- Experience with analytics tools like LinkedIn Analytics, Google Analytics, and/or third-party platforms to track and report on campaign performance.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build rapport with potential clients through digital channels.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines effectively.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator or other lead generation tools.
- Experience with other social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, etc.) in a B2B setting.
Why Join Us?
- In-Depth Training & Mentoring – we invest in your growth with structured training and career development.
- Clear Progression Path – 3-monthly performance reviews to support your career goals.
- Uncapped Earning Potential – the harder you work, the more you earn.
- Recognition & Reward – we celebrate success and innovation.
- Work-Life Balance – we value employee wellbeing and encourage a healthy approach to work.
- Team Socials & Perks – staff parties, get-fit clubs, and more.
- Making a Difference – we donate a percentage of our profits to charities chosen by our employees.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Global Insight Conferences, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Our senior leadership team is over 80% female-led, and we actively promote diversity across our workforce. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are an equal opportunity employer.
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career?
Apply now!
Please send a CV and short introductory paragraph (no more than 250 words) outlining your experiences and suitability for the role to talent@gicconferences.com to apply
By applying for this role, you consent to the processing and storage of your personal data in line with applicable regulations.
Apply now!
Please send a CV and short introductory paragraph (no more than 250 words) outlining your experiences and suitability for the role to talent@gicconferences.com to apply
Internships
Only graduates with first class or high upper second degree should apply. You’ll need to have a minimum of six months’ work experience, not necessarily within the events industry, be hardworking, have a great eye for detail and be able to handle yourself professionally on the phone and face-to-face. The team is small and expanding, so if you’re ready to make your mark and start a serious career in business conferencing, send us your CV today by emailing ben.kavanagh@globalinsightconferences.com. No agencies please.