Sponsorship Sales Account Manager

Greys Specialist Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an Account Manager to play a key role in growing a high-profile design event. The ideal candidate will have 1-2+ years of B2B sales experience and a passion for the design industry. This role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000, plus uncapped commission, structured training, and exposure to exciting events.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Long-term career development

Dynamic company culture

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of B2B sales experience in events/media/design sector is a plus.
• Confident communicator with strong phone and face-to-face sales skills.
• Self-starting attitude with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Manage exhibitor accounts and partnerships.
• Identify and convert new business opportunities.
• Maintain high standards of client service.
• Contribute creatively to marketing campaigns.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Strong communication skills

Passion for design and architecture

Proactive and commercially driven

Job description

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

  What You ll Get

  • Work on the UK s leading design event
  • £35,000 - £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