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Account Manager

Are you a commercially driven sales professional with a flair for creativity and a passion for design and architecture? Do you thrive on building relationships, smashing targets, and working in a vibrant, collaborative environment?

We’re working on behalf of a fast-growing, award-winning events and media company that is looking for a talented Account Manager to join their team and help drive the success of one of the UK’s most prestigious design exhibitions.

 

The Role:


As an Account Manager, you’ll play a key role in growing a high-profile design event by developing new business, managing key accounts, and selling exhibition space and sponsorship packages.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Achieve and exceed weekly, monthly, and annual sales targets
  • Maintain expected work rates and KPIs
  • Manage exhibitor accounts including pricing, positioning, and partnerships
  • Identify and convert new business opportunities
  • Maintain a high standard of client service and retention
  • Attend national and international design events
  • Collaborate with internal teams across sales, marketing, and operations
  • Maintain accurate CRM and revenue tracking
  • Contribute creatively to marketing campaigns and show development
  • Ensure contracts are fulfilled and payments are followed up with credit control
  • Travel to meet clients when appropriate

 

What We’re Looking For:

 

  • 1–2+ years of B2B sales experience (events/media/design sector is a plus)
  • Confident communicator with strong phone and face-to-face sales skills
  • Passion for the design and architecture industry
  • Proactive and commercially driven with a self-starting attitude
  • Willingness to travel and attend client meetings and industry events
  • Open-minded and eager to build a long-term career in a collaborative environment
  • Team player with a professional and positive approach

 

What You’ll Get:

 

  • Work on the UK’s leading design event
  • £30,000 - £45,000 basic plus uncapped commission and strong earning potential
  • A dynamic and inclusive company culture
  • Structured training and long-term career development
  • Exposure to exciting national and international events
  • Recognition and rewards for your success

 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated sales professional to join a creative and successful team. If you're ambitious, people-focused, and excited by the idea of working in the design events space, we’d love to hear from you.

 

To apply, contact David Mason at Greys Specialist Recruitment

 


Location: Loughton | Salary: 30000 - 45000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 01/07/2025

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