Sales Manager - Account Management

This is a new role created to help the expansion of our delegate and event sales team. The role reports directly into the sales director, with responsibility for overseeing delegate sales, managing and mentoring team members as required, and working with the senior team to schedule resources and forecast revenues. It is a ‘lead from the front’ role with the role holder expected to deliver a high volume of personal sales , particularly more complex and higher value sales (eg group tickets and membership upsells). This role will be required to be in the office four days a week to supervise junior team members. One day a week can be working from home if preferred. Full time: 35 hours Monday to Friday Office: East Grinstead – walking distance to the station, onsite parking Benefits: Holiday, Health and Wellbeing scheme, EAP, Flexible working policy, Company events, Cyce2work schemes. Electric car scheme, Company pension, and Private Medical Insurance (After qualifying period)Our ideal candidate will have previous team leadership in a fast-paced sales environment, or a strong sales record and be keen to step up to their first management role. We are looking for an enthusiastic and successful sales person who enjoys positive team collaboration. Proven track record of structured sales success Some management experience, or an appetite to take on their first management role Our modern head office is located less than an hour from London, reflecting a buzzing, growing and dynamic business against the backdrop of inspiring surroundings. The offices have undergone a major refurbishment to reflect a modern working environment focussed on collaboration and able to cope with hybrid working. We have a hybrid working model including both home and office working, dependent on team requirements, job role and responsibilities. Our product offering includes digital and in person paid and free conferences, awards, exhibitions and bespoke digital and in person events in addition to our publishing activities. We are increasingly focused on audience generated revenues, powerful data analytics and providing our industries with the tools they need to succeed. We are trusted by thousands of B2B professionals to deliver high-quality insight for better business decision making through our diverse portfolio of digital information and insight, and digital and in person exhibitions, conferences, and events. Utilities (water, gas and electricity) Creative : We are committed to equality and fairness of opportunity and to providing a service and following practices which are free from unfair and unlawful discrimination.