Junior Account Executive

Hirespace; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic venue sourcing company is seeking a Junior Account Executive to join their Event Sales team in London. This role involves supporting corporate clients by conducting venue searches, creating tailored proposals, and ensuring exceptional service. Ideal candidates should have experience in the events industry and strong organizational and communication skills. Competitive salary with up to £37,000 OTE, plus generous benefits including enhanced pension and mental health leave, making this an excellent opportunity for growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Enhanced pension contributions

Medicash Health Cash Plan

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Professional Development Plans

32 days holiday allowance

3pm Friday finishes during BST

Home office spending allowance

Free nights out in top London venues

Qualifications

• Experience in the events industry is essential.
• Able to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Eager to develop sales and commercial skills.
• Confident in building customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive venue searches for various events.
• Produce tailored proposals based on client needs.
• Coordinate site visits for shortlisted venues.
• Manage client communications to ensure seamless service.
• Maintain accurate CRM records throughout interactions.
• Support the team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service

Research skills

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Junior Account Executive | Up to £37,000 OTE (inc bonus) | Permanent | Hybrid/London | Amazing benefits!

The role

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Account Executive to join our Event Sales team, supporting our enterprise and corporate clients with high-quality venue sourcing and exceptional service.

As a Junior Account Executive, you’ll respond to inbound enquiries from key corporate clients, carrying out thorough venue searches across the UK and internationally. You’ll produce bespoke proposals, coordinate site visits, and play an important role in delivering smooth, high-quality experiences for clients.

You’ll work closely with the broader team, refining your industry knowledge, and developing the confidence to nurture client relationships and support account retention.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with events industry experience who’s ready to develop their commercial and client-facing skills in a fast-paced, supportive team. You’ll help deliver venue searches, craft proposals, and contribute to the success of our client accounts, ultimately delivering exceptional service to ensure clients come back again and again.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive venue searches, covering a range of events from private dining to large-scale roadshows and product launches.

• Produce tailored proposals that match client requirements and showcase the best venue options.

• Coordinate and arrange site visits for shortlisted venues.

• Carry out in-depth research to identify standout, creative venue solutions.

• Manage inbound enquiries and support ongoing client communications to ensure a seamless experience.

• Keep CRM records accurate and up to date throughout the client interaction.

• Support the wider team with administrative or operational tasks that contribute to excellent client service.

• Represent Hire Space professionally when engaging with clients, venues, and suppliers.

You should apply if you:

• Have experience working within the events industry (essential).

• Are exceptionally organised and confident handling multiple priorities at once.

• Have strong research, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Enjoy building relationships and providing brilliant customer service.

• Are eager to develop commercial skills and grow in a sales-orientated environment.

• Work well both independently and as part of a team.

It would be a bonus if you:

• Have knowledge of venues or experience with venue sourcing.

• Have worked with corporate or enterprise clients.

• Have experience with CRM systems or proposal tools.

What's on offer:

• Competitive Salary (£27–£29k + performance related bonus, OTE £37,000+)

• Enhanced pension contributions

• Medicash Pro-Active Health Cash Plan

• Workplace Nursery Scheme which allows you achieve tax savings by paying your nursery fees through your gross pay

• Professional Development Plans & Career Pathways

• 4 weeks Company Paid Sick Leave

• Mental Health Leave

• 32 days holiday allowance with additional for long service

• 3pm Friday finishes during BST (average 36-hour working week over the year)

• Tech and Cycle Schemes

• Access to Juno wellbeing platform

• Exceptional maternity and paternity benefits

• Regular team socials and monthly lunches

• £200 Home office spending allowance

• Free nights out in top London venues

Logistics

This is a hybrid remote/in-person role. You’ll work from our central London office 2–3 days per week on average, and may need to attend venue visits, events, client meetings, and company away days.