Average Executive Assistant salary in South East London

Position: Full time - permanent Location: London / Hybrid Are you ambitious and ready to take your sales career to the next level in a fast-paced environment? Are you a proven sales professional with a track record of smashing sales targets and delivering exceptional results? We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Commercial Executive to join our high-performing commercial team at Retail Week. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven individual looking to progress their career in B2B media and event sales within a market-leading brand. As a Commercial Executive, you will play a vital role in driving revenue growth by identifying and converting new business opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and maximising the value of our existing accounts. You’ll work across our leading portfolio of in-person events and digital content, supporting our mission to serve and inspire the UK retail industry. What you’ll be doing: Proactively generating, nurturing, and closing new business opportunities across the full Retail Week portfolioBuilding and managing a pipeline of new and existing clients, focusing on customer retention and growing average contract value (ACV)Responsible for hitting personal target, as well as helping the team to hit their overall targetOwning and developing an account list within defined tech solution verticalsRe-engaging and rebuilding relationships with lapsed clientsSupporting existing retention clients, and identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunitiesCreating and delivering a sales plan to meet personal and team revenue targetsUsing Salesforce CRM to manage leads, track opportunities, and provide accurate forecastsRepresenting Retail Week at industry events and client meetings as a brand ambassadorEnsuring a high standard of customer service throughout the sales process What you’ll need: Proven experience in a commercial sales role including hitting targets in a fast-paced highly competitive industry, preferably in B2B salesCan demonstrate a keen interest in retail, media and/or eventsExperience in interacting with clients face-to-face at meetings or events is desirable but not essentialExcellent written and verbal stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence senior decision makersA self-starter who is enthusiastic, proactive and results-oriented with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environmentA curious mindset who is eager to learn and develop sales techniques and knowledge of the retail sectorHave a collaborative approach with an ethos to work cross-functionally and contribute to wider team goalsStrong organisational and prioritisation skills, with excellent attention to detailProfessional, trustworthy, and committed to delivering a great experience for clients and internal stakeholdersProficient with CRM tools such as Salesforce or similarAbility to have some flexibility in working hours to attend industry events Company Benefits and Initiatives Include: 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays - increasing by one additional day after 6 years, up to a maximum of 30 days.An additional day of leave for you to take on a cultural celebration day or on your birthday if you like. A day for you! At William Reed, we call this our "MeDay".A volunteer day to take for supporting a chosen charity and giving back to the community.Opportunity for hybrid workingContributory PensionLife Assurance SchemeGroup Income ProtectionEnhanced family-friendly leave pay entitlementsWellbeing benefits, including: A health care cash plan, Employee assistance programme, Virtual GP service and Access to health & wellbeing resources and tools.Cycle to Work SchemeElectric Car Scheme Why work for us We provide a supportive work environment and are committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance for all of our employees. Working for William Reed means that you will be joining a stable organisation that is committed to developing its employees and brands. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and characteristics. If you need any support in accessing this opportunity, please do not hesitate to discuss this with us.

Role: Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, Executive Assistant for a 3 month role (Temp to perm). In this role you will be responsible for the following duties: Travel arrangementsCoordinating diariesArranging eventsDealing with queriesAdhoc support Profile: The successful temporary, Executive Assistant will have at least 2+ years experience working within a similar capacity. You must be either immediate or on a 1 week notice to be considered for this role. Client: Our client is an Insurance based in Central London. You will work 4 days per week from their office and 1 day from home. Salary & Benefits: This immediate, Executive Assistant role will be paying circa £20 - £25 per hour. This is dependant on experience. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.

Role- Executive PALocation- LondonDuration: January 2026Our client is looking for a versatile individual to strengthen their team in London on a contract basis. They are looking for an experienced EA/PA who can be operational and contribute to varied projects and to be part of their established team. Your missions will cover all aspects of the EA/PA position: Professional, strong and empathetic interpersonal skills and a positive communication style recognizing that you are the face of the CFO, with a need to project the Finance well internally and externallyAbility to build a strong rapport with the CFO, FLT, and stakeholders so that you act as a trusted partner.Being thoughtful and sensitive about how you communicate with stakeholders to build and support the CFO’s working relationships, ensuring all open queries are resolved swiftlyAbove all, you should be a reliable, professional, and a flexible team player, who can work calmly and consistently under pressure and with high levels of ambiguity in an environment where things often change the schedule quicklyIf you are an experienced EA/PA personal having experience in similar background and ready to dive into a rich and varied mission, get in touch!