• Key Account Sales Manager
• Basic upto £70,000
• On target: £120,000+ in your first year
• Hybrid

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Key Account Sales Manager to manage and grow relationships with high-value clients for our trade show events and sponsorship offerings across multiple shows. This role is ideal for a sales professional accustomed to working with large-scale clients and closing substantial deals. You will play a crucial role in driving revenue and ensuring client satisfaction, managing a portfolio of key accounts while achieving ambitious sales targets, including a £1m annual revenue goal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve the sales targets
• Build and nurture strong relationships with high-value clients, ensuring their expectations are exceeded and long-term partnerships are established.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts and through strategic prospecting.
• Lead negotiations, closing substantial deals for event participation, sponsorships, and other offerings.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including marketing and operations, to align client objectives with event deliverables.
• Monitor market trends and competitors to identify opportunities for innovation and growth.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts and regular performance updates to senior management.
• Represent the brand at industry events and networking opportunities to enhance client relationships and explore new business avenues.
• Visiting clients for face to face meetings

About You:

• Proven track record of success in B2B sales, ideally within events, media, or sponsorship sales.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and grow key accounts, delivering consistent revenue growth and client satisfaction.
• Strong commercial acumen and expertise in closing high-value deals.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to engage and influence senior decision-makers.
• Results-driven, with a relentless focus on achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Experience managing complex client relationships, balancing high expectations with practical deliverables.
• Organized and strategic, capable of managing multiple accounts and priorities effectively.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and pipeline management tools to track and optimize performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in trade show, exhibition, or sponsorship sales.
• Established network within relevant industries.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to work on high-profile events with significant growth potential.
• A collaborative and dynamic team environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded.
• Competitive compensation package, with uncapped earning potential based on performance.

If you’re an ambitious sales professional ready to take on a challenging role with substantial rewards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team that thrives on excellence and innovation.