Account Manager

Description

An established B2B media and events organisation is looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Account Manager to join its growing sales team in Leeds.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage and develop a portfolio of clients across a range of professional services sectors, selling integrated advertising, sponsorship, digital marketing and event solutions. You'll be responsible for both account management and new business development, working with senior decision–makers and helping organisations raise their profile through high–profile industry events and specialist media platforms.

The Role

As an Account Manager, you will take ownership of client relationships while driving new revenue opportunities across a diverse portfolio of products and services.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing and growing an existing portfolio of advertising and sponsorship clientsIdentifying and securing new business opportunities through proactive prospectingBuilding relationships with senior stakeholders and decision–makersCreating and delivering tailored commercial proposals and presentationsAchieving and exceeding annual sales targetsSelling sponsorship, advertising and promotional opportunities across events and media channelsMaintaining accurate CRM records and sales pipeline reportingCollaborating with editorial, marketing and events teams to develop compelling commercial packagesRepresenting the business at industry events, conferences and exhibitionsContributing to wider business growth initiatives and team developmentAbout You

We're looking for a motivated sales professional with a proven ability to develop business and build long–term client relationships.

You will ideally have:

A successful track record in B2B sales, account management or business developmentExperience generating leads and managing the full sales cycleStrong proposal writing and presentation skillsKnowledge of advertising, sponsorship, media or marketing solutionsExperience using CRM systems and sales reporting toolsExcellent communication and relationship–building skillsA proactive, self–motivated and organised approachThe confidence to engage with senior–level decision–makers What's on Offer?

Uncapped commission structure (OTE 10,000+)25 days holiday plus bank holidaysHybrid working (1 day per week from home)Free onsite parking If you're an ambitious and experienced Account Manager looking to join a growing organisation where you can make a real commercial impact and develop your career within B2B media and events, we'd love to hear from you.

Ad ID: 5418929558