Handle Recruitment are looking for a motivated Sales Account Manager with a proven track record in exhibitions to lead our client's Christmas Show sales.
With a keen eye for home interest brands, you will excel as a brand ambassador, playing a key role in driving their growth and success.
Pay - £40,000 + Uncapped Commission
Location - Loughton, Essex
5 Days a Week
Our client's Christmas Show, originating from Britain's most trusted home show brand, is the premier winter event in the live events calendar. This award-winning shopping experience in London attracts over 70,000 home-focused consumers. With 500+ exhibitors across six sections, it offers everything from Christmas decorations and hand-crafted gifts to festive food and home improvements.
Established in 2003, they have fast become one of the leading players in the media and events industry, as a result of running some of the most iconic and successful events in the country.
What is expected of the Sales Account Manager:
- Pitch and sell exhibition space, sponsorship packages, and digital/social products under the Ideal Home Show brand.
- Meet individual sales targets (exhibition and digital revenue).
- Manage weekly/monthly pipeline and forecasts, ensuring KPI achievement.
- Contribute to weekly sales meetings, including client updates, floor plan management, and forecasts.
- Develop and grow the client base, seeking new business via competitor events, social channels, and B2B platforms.
- Ensure new business is effectively account-managed.
- Create and present client proposals as needed.
- Maintain high-quality client relationships, ensuring a strong match to show/products.
- Manage clients before, during, and after the event.
- Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to ideas and pitches.
- Represent our client professionally, both internally and externally.
Internal Relations
- Coordinate with show management, stand sales, sponsorship, marketing, and operations teams.
- Ensure smooth exhibition operations, liaising with operations, credit control, and production teams.
Administration
- Maintain accurate booking records and ensure CRM/database is up-to-date.
General
- Support colleagues and maintain a positive attitude.
- Engage in training, development, and workshops.
- Be present at all our clients events that you work on, irrespective of the fact they overlap into a weekend.
If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience for this role, please apply below today to proceed your application!
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.