Account Manager

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technical event production is seeking an Account Manager to drive revenue growth by managing client relationships and securing new business from event agencies. This forward-thinking role offers a salary of £60,000 - £75,000 and flexible working arrangements, with occasional office visits in Basingstoke.

Benefits

Company credit card and paid expenses

Private medical insurance after probation

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales/business development within the live events, lighting, or AV sector.
• A strong network of event agencies or corporate clients.
• Confident managing your own pipeline and driving new business.
• Full UK Driving Licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Win new business from event agencies and corporate clients.
• Manage client accounts, acting as a point of contact throughout the project.
• Assist technical teams with quoting for events and propose quotes to clients.
• Collaborate with lighting design and production teams.

Skills

Sales

Business Development

Client Management

Networking

Job description

Job Title: Account Manager - Technical Event Production

Location: Basingstoke / Remote (Other areas of the UK will be considered)
Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 DOE

The Role:

As an Account Manager, you will be responsible for revenue growth with a focus on generating business with event agencies to supply entertainment lighting and visual technology production services for corporate events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Win new business from event agencies and corporate clients
• Manage client accounts, working in unison with a Technical Production Manager, acting as a point of contact for clients throughout the project
• Assist technical teams with quoting for events and propose quotes to clients
• Collaborate with the lighting design and production teams
• Help shape the company's growth as they expand into new markets

Experience:

Required:

• Proven track record in sales/business development within the live events, lighting, or AV (audio visual) sector
• A strong network of event agencies or corporate clients
• Confident managing your own pipeline and driving new business
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Right to work in the UK

Desired:

• Hands-on lighting production experience with a good technical understanding of entertainment lighting kit

Package:

• Basic salary £60K - £75K (depending on experience)
• Fully remote (with occasional Basingstoke office visits)
• Company credit card and paid expenses
• Private medical insurance after probation
• Flexible hours