Sales Account Manager - Events

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sales Account Manager to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This role involves maximizing sales by developing relationships with clients and identifying new business opportunities. You will represent the company at networking events, manage your own diary, and ensure client proposals meet all requirements. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a love for events, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in a vibrant sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or account management within the events industry.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming sales enquiries and develop relationships with existing accounts.
• Identify new leads and secure business through various sales strategies.

Skills

Sales Management

Customer Relationship Management

Lead Generation

Networking

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Leeds

I am super excited to be working with this leading provider of event hire and logistics solutions, who cater to a diverse range of events across the UK. They are looking for a Sales Account Manager who is passionate about events and loves talking to people to join their team and be responsible for maximising and growing sales by identifying leads and securing business for the group.

Main Duties

• Manage all incoming sales enquiries and develop relationships with existing accounts
• Reach out to lapsed clients
• Proactively identify new leads and bring on new business through a variety of sales strategies
• Build new business relationships by representing the company at networking events as well as attending client meetings
• Manage your own diary
• Develop proposals ensuring all clients' requirements are met
• Monitor weekly sales reports

What Do We Require From You?

• Sales or account management experience within the events industry is essential
• Experience working for a similar event hire company is desirable
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Respond politely and in a timely fashion to internal and external customers
• Site travel is required for this role