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Cameron Read

Summary

A proactive and collaborative Delegate Sales Executive with experience in outbound event sales. Highly skilled in market research and analysis, leveraging these insights to drive strategic lead generation and successful cold outreach. Proven ability to lead and deliver results, culminating in leading the Outbound Sales Team in 2025 in both revenue generated and delegates acquired, delivering over £130,000 in revenue and over 100 delegates to date.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Delegate Sales Executive

IQPC
London
06.2024 - 11.2025
  • Working actively on both IQPCs European and North American Military/Government portfolios with a growing understanding of the defence industry in Europe and Federal Government in the United States.
  • Outbound lead on IDGA’s Border Technology Summit 2025 which saw a 287.5% increase on outbound bookings compared to 2024.
  • Other Campaigns worked on include Homeland Security Week, C4ISR Global, Veterans Affairs Healthcare, Surface Warships, Land Warfare Europe.

Responsibilities:

  • Identifying prospective companies and delegates through continual market research and staying up to date with new defence programs and initiatives to keep inline with the market’s needs.
  • Lead outbound sales outreach through cold calling and leading sales calls with C-Suite executives.
  • Maintaining accurate records of client outreach and interaction in the CRM system and prepare forecasting updates for the wider team.
  • Work closely with Marketing, Sponsorship and Production to ensure seamless cohesion between functions.
  • Provide stellar onsite delivery, ensuring that delegates and sponsors are having a positive experience to build on and maintain personal relationships.

Team Member

Lane7 Aberdeen
Aberdeen
07.2021 - 07.2023
  • Delivering strong customer led experience in a variety of different roles within the venue such as a Receptionist, Bartender or Waiter.
  • Developed organisational and interpersonal skills by resolving customer complaints.
  • Delivered orders promptly, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Nominated for ‘Lane7 National Bartender of the Year’ for 2022/23.

Education

Master of Letters - Modern History

The University of Aberdeen
09.2022 - 08.2023

Master of Arts - History

The University of Aberdeen
09.2018 - 05.2022

Berwickshire High School

Other experiences

  • University of Aberdeen Strollers Men’s Football Captain 22/23 and BUCS Secretary 21/22

Elected Captain of the University of Aberdeen Strollers during my master’s degree after previously serving as BUCS Secretary. 

References

Kelly Teh

07974 345462


Johnathan Campling
07846 851653



Timeline

Delegate Sales Executive

IQPC
06.2024 - 11.2025

Master of Letters - Modern History

The University of Aberdeen
09.2022 - 08.2023

Team Member

Lane7 Aberdeen
07.2021 - 07.2023

Master of Arts - History

The University of Aberdeen
09.2018 - 05.2022

Berwickshire High School
Cameron Read