Are you a commercially driven sales professional with a flair for creativity and a passion for design and architecture? Do you thrive on building relationships, smashing targets, and working in a vibrant, collaborative environment?
We’re working on behalf of a fast-growing, award-winning events and media company that is looking for a talented Account Manager to join their team and help drive the success of one of the UK’s most prestigious design exhibitions.
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
* Willingness to travel and attend client meetings and industry events
* Open-minded and eager to build a long-term career in a collaborative environment
* Team player with a professional and positive approach
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