Role: Account Manager
Hours: Full Time
Location: Tewkesbury
Salary: c.£30-£38K DOE
Our client is a UK-wide & Global leading supplier of Audio-Visual & IT solution services to the indoor & Outdoor event industry, based in Gloucestershire, due to exciting business growth & expansion they are on the lookout for an Account Manager to join their team.
This is an onsite working role, with flexible working options potentially available.
The Role
This Role would suit a candidate who is an experienced and ambitious Account Manager with a passion for adding value and an exciting existing client portfolio, along with generating new business within the events spaces.
The right candidate will be responsible for creating and growing excellent existing client relationships, you will need to have drive and passion for the industry and go the extra mile for an already-built client portfolio. You will be able to create exceptional in-house working relationships, collaborating across departments to ensure the successful smooth running of a specific project.
You will have a client-focused / client lead approach and have the business acumen to understand and be effective with budgeting and Gross margins, being able to report figures on a weekly basis, along with being a key commercial decision-maker to support external & internal budgets.
The right candidate will need to have excellent time management skills, proven experience within account management, be able to communicate effectively with senior-level management internally and externally across the business
* Do you have excellent Account Management experience?
* Do you have a keen interest/experience in the Audio-Visual Market?
* Are you ambitious and willing to learn, grow & develop?
* Do you have bags of energy and a desire to succeed?
* Do you want to be part of a successful team?
* Are you a flexible individual with an entrepreneurial mindset?
* Do you have strong communication and interpersonal skills?
If the answer to all these questions is YES, then this is a fantastic opportunity for you!
What will This Involve?
* Take ownership & leadership of your job(s) from an Account management perspective.
* To be accountable for operational efficiency with correct Gross Margins
* Develop new business, retain & grow appropriate relationships with key clients.
* Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Health & Safety regulations.
* Liaise directly with customers on & off-site.
* Visiting clients regularly
* Weekend working where required.
* To deliver all set KPIs.
What are we Looking for?
* Knowledge and interest in the AV market.
* Exhibitions and events experience.
* Ensure all customer details and needs are met and exceeded.
* Be a credible professional, able to establish & maintain excellent relationships with senior contacts.
* Ability to make key commercial decisions to help meet both external and internal budgets.
* Confident and upbeat with the ability to work under pressure.
* Organised and have a keen eye of detail, ensuring delivery is over and beyond
Package:
* c. £30K - £38K Depending on Experience
* 20+ Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
* Pension Scheme
* Career Progression Pathway
* Exposure to excellent staff benefits