Description
Are you already working in sales to event management? Are you looking for more than just a job; an opportunity? How would you like to work for an outstanding events focused company?
An excellent events services company with a unique offering is looking for a special sales professional, on an interim basis.
This role is ideally suited to a creative and ambitious individual with confidence and experience.
You'll use your skills and capability to their limits and this will enable you to grow as you learn a whole new area of the industry. The job will give you some fantastic opportunities to work across the sector, with a variety of people at all levels of seniority.
You will become a specialist in the market.
This is an interim role - maternity cover - but who knows where it could lead?
As Sales Manager, Events, you will be based at our Northants office and be expected to go wherever the business demands. Occasionally you will also be required to travel outside of the UK on business. You will receive strong local support and also support from European peers and the business management team.
The role of Sales Manager, Events forms a central part of the UK sales operation. The key responsibility is to increase market share in the UK; conducting face-to-face interaction with customers and gain new business through effective sales technique.
Our professional approach, profound experience and strong product range, along with our International reputation will support you in developing and delivering the business required.
This is not cold calling; it is account management and business development.
Sales | Events | Account Manager | Sales Manager | Events Manager | Interim
Additional Salary Information:
bonus scheme, car allowance, tablet, phone, etc
Essential Criteria:
Ideally you will have experience of events and exhibitions including after-sales, where you have a proven track record of pursuing and establishing sustainable business opportunities.
Experience to include;
* Executive business development discussions,
* Presentations,
* Contract negotiation,
* Account planning, looking at both short and long term opportunities.
Desirable Criteria:
Your focus on creating results in a structured but flexible way will give you the ability to perform and ensure you are successful.
You will have an analytical and inquisitive nature with a real interest in people and business performance.
You will be capable and interested in approaching and building strong relationships with both new and existing customers at a senior management level through your influential and persuasive nature.
In addition to this, using your communication skills, and showing a hands-on approach together with your trustworthy character you will demonstrate professionalism and proactivity.
About Us:
We are a European company that operates interationally.
The Company delivers bespoke turn-key temporary structures for events and commercial usage at any location.
Our aim is to achieve the highest client satisfaction. We pride ourselves on being a reliable, inventive, professional and involved partner.