Account Development Executive - Entry Level at Marcus Evans Group

• We are looking for driven, enthusiastic, and passionate professionals to join our Summits division as Account Development Executives. The right candidates for this role have a real talent in both research and writing and are determined to be a key part of a successful and growing team.
• This is an in-person role located in our Cape Town office.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying Decision-Makers: Research and identify individuals in senior positions (e.g., CEOs, CFOs, Directors) who align with the conference theme and objectives.
• Building Contact Lists: Utilize CRM tools, databases, and online platforms (e.g., LinkedIn) to create targeted prospect lists.
• Writing targeted outreach campaigns that will deliver high quality inbound inquiries.
• Meeting weekly and monthly goals and KPIs.
• Build and maintain the data quality of our contacts database.
• Effective collaboration with leading Sales Professionals across EMEA and North America.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree or diploma in any discipline, preferably Marketing or Business Administration.
• 1-2 years experience in email marketing, research and/or lead generation.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written)
• Willingness to adapt to a performance driven culture.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive induction training, ongoing mentoring, and continuous on-the-job training & development.
• Promotion up the ranks is achievable with consistently high performance.
• Professional work environment.
• Attractive basic salary and commission package.