About the Role

Join the team behind India Rubber Expo (IRE) one of Asias leading exhibitions for the rubber industry, and get the opportunity to work closely with leading manufacturers, suppliers, technology providers, industry professionals and global businesses.

We are looking for an energetic and target-oriented Executive – Sales & Marketing to drive booth space sales, sponsorships and business development for India Rubber Expo 2028, scheduled to be held in Chennai.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to build a career in B2B exhibition sales, event marketing and industrial business development, while interacting with senior professionals and companies across the rubber and allied industries.

## Key Responsibilities

- Drive booth space and sponsorship sales for India Rubber Expo 2028.
- Identify and approach manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, technology providers and service companies across the rubber and allied industries.
- Conduct cold calling, email campaigns, direct outreach and regular follow-ups to generate and convert leads.
- Develop new business opportunities across sectors including:
- Rubber & Tyre
- Machinery & Equipment
- Raw Materials & Chemicals
- Automotive & Auto Components
- Industrial Products
- Plastics & Allied Industries
- Recycling & Sustainability
- Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through CRM, databases, networking and systematic follow-ups.
- Handle the complete sales cycle — from lead generation and enquiry management to negotiation, booking and closure.




- Develop relationships with existing exhibitors and identify opportunities for repeat participation and upgrades.
- Coordinate with the Marketing, Projects and Event Teams to align sales activities with promotional campaigns.
- Support industry outreach through associations, trade bodies, chambers, companies and qualified networks.
- Participate in roadshows, industry meetings, exhibitions, conferences and promotional activities.
- Maintain accurate records of leads, follow-ups, sales status and client interactions.
- Achieve and exceed assigned monthly and event-specific sales targets and KPIs.
- Travel for client meetings, industry events and promotional activities as required.

## Preferred Candidate Profile
- 2–5 years of experience in B2B sales, exhibition sales, event sales, media sales or industrial sales.
- Experience in exhibitions, trade shows, conferences or B2B events will be highly preferred.
- Excellent communication, presentation and cold-calling skills.
- Confident, energetic and persuasive approach to sales.
- Strong follow-up and negotiation skills with a result-oriented mindset.
- Ability to develop relationships with clients and senior industry professionals.
- Comfortable working in a target-driven environment with deadlines.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, email marketing and CRM tools.
- Willingness to travel for sales meetings, roadshows and industry networking.
- Candidates based in Mumbai will be preferred.
- *Immediate joiners / candidates with short notice period preferred.

📌 Walk-in || SALES & Marketing Executive (Mumbai Suburban)
🏢 All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA)
📍 Mumbai Suburban