Account Manager Event Services

GAP Group; Croydon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Health & Wellness Support

Career progression

Generous holidays

Job summary

GAP Group is seeking an Account Manager for its Events Services division. You will manage and grow a portfolio of accounts, delivering revenue targets while visiting sites and meeting customers across the South, London and Midlands. Expect regular travel and overnight stays with a full UK driving licence.

Join a family-run, nationwide equipment hire leader committed to employee growth. Expect opportunities to upsell services, maintain client relationships, and coordinate with multiple GAP

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts management within the events industry.
• Ability to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Strong communication skills with influence at all levels.
• Sound organisation and planning skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel/stay away from home.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing portfolio of accounts across the UK.
• Deliver revenue targets for the Events division; identify new business.
• Prepare and submit quotes and tenders.
• Conduct regular meetings and site visits with customers.
• Submit accurate reports and paperwork.
• Build strong relationships with GAP divisions.

Skills

Account management

Revenue targets

Communication

Organisation

Driving licence

Travel readiness

Job description

Account Manager - Events Services

Our Events Division combines the expertise of all GAP divisions to provide a one stop shop to supply the Events industry across the UK with all their equipment requirements. We have a newly created opportunity for an Account Manager to join the team.

The Account Manager will manage and develop existing business and introduce new customers to the Group to ensure that the Events division meets budgeted revenue targets. They will conduct a number of site visits and meetings, with a view to growing the product range supplied across our accounts. This role will cover the South, London and the Midlands and will involve extensive travel and overnight stays.

What You'll Be Doing

• To effectively manage an existing portfolio of accounts ensuring growth by offering additional products and services
• Delivery of Key Account target revenue and identifying new business and customers to the Group
• Preparation and submission of quotes and tenders
• Conduct regular meetings and site visits with customers
• Submission of accurate reports and paperwork
• Build strong relationships with all GAP divisions

What We're Looking for

• Previous Accounts Management experience gained within the Events industry
• A strong desire and ability to meet and exceed revenue targets
• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Sound organisation and planning skills

• A full UK driving licence and the ability to work away from home on a regular basis.

About GAP and What We Offer

As an Account Manager, you'll be joining an industry leader that's growing and genuinely committed to your success. At GAP, we're proud to be the UK's leading equipment hire provider-supporting projects big and small across construction, infrastructure, events, and more. With nearly 200 locations nationwide and a wide range of specialist divisions, we offer exciting opportunities in everything from Plant and Tools to Lifting, Survey, Environmental, and Event Services.

As a family-run business with over 50 years of experience, we believe in doing things the right way. That means:

• More investment in our equipment than anyone else in the industry, so you work with the best tools in the game
• Remaining fully independent, which lets us make agile, long‑term decisions that support your success
• Offering real career growth, training, and development from day one
• Support that values you - from generous holidays to Life Assurance and Health & Wellness Support

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and embrace the unique contributions each individual brings-regardless of gender, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religion, or background. We promote inclusivity, respect, and good working practices to help every employee thrive and perform at their best.