Argus produces commercial conferences for the energy and commodities markets. We specialise in agriculture, chemicals, crude oil, energy transition, fertilizers, generation fuels, LPG, metals, oil products. Argus has dedicated conference teams in Houston, London, Moscow, Sao Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore, running a global portfolio of 40+ events.

Working as a key member of the conference team, you will develop databases for conferences identifying the most appropriate contacts and telephoning them to sell delegate places. You will conduct research and liaise internally with Argus staff to identify the people and organisations that should be attending the conference and contact them to ensure their attendance.

The key to success is developing an understanding of the commodity sector to tailor your approach to meet the needs of customers and build strong relationships. We are committed to continuing our exceptional growth and need ambitious and innovative sales professionals to drive our business forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Phone prospective delegates to sell conference passes

• Achieve and aim to exceed sales targets

• Achieve and aim to exceed daily KPI’s on the telephone – connected calls, proposals, call time

• Keep sales pipelines in our CRM up to date for reporting purposes

• Report and forecast business accurately on a weekly and monthly basis

• Assist with delegate enquiries and up sell other conference or seminars where appropriate

• Assist on-site when needed

• Liaise with the Editorial team and other stakeholders to maintain current knowledge of Argus products

Skills and Experience

• Proven delegate sales experience

• Experience (1-5 years) in energy or related industries is preferred but not required

• Demonstrated motivation to build a career in sales

• A strong track record of achieving successful results

• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills and ability to network

• Customer focus with the ability to build credibility and rapport over the phone and in person

• Able to use initiative as well as work as part of a team

• Strong co-ordination and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and targets

• Strong IT skills

• Ability to make a high volume of outbound calls

• Attention to detail

• Bilingual English proficiency (written and spoken) required

• Spanish language skills are considered a plus

Attributes

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to thrive in a results driven environment

• Aptitude to develop understanding across the technically challenging energy industry

What’s in it for you

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

Pursuant to Brazilian current legislation and for so long as such legislation shall remain in force, you are entitled to receive:

• A Christmas bonus (also called “13th Salary”), equivalent to one monthly salary.

• A 30-day vacation period per year.

• A vacation payment equivalent to one-third of your monthly salary.

• A severance fund to de deposited in a special bank account (FGTS), in the amount of 8% of your monthly salary.

Benefits

• Health Insurance – SulAmerica

• Dental Insurance – SulAmerica

• Life Insurance - Prudential

• Pension Plan

• Meal Voucher

• Mobility Allowance

• Pharmacy Allowance

• Gym Subsidy

• Parking