Sales Account Manager

Location: Loughton, Essex (Full-time, office-based)

We're recruiting on behalf of our client, a highly decorated events and publishing business known for delivering award-winning exhibitions and content across design, interiors, lifestyle, and construction. With a reputation for creativity and innovation, they offer a fast-paced and collaborative environment for ambitious professionals.

They are now seeking a commercially driven Senior Account Manager to join their team, working across one of their flagship consumer exhibitions within the home and lifestyle sector - a long-established, market-leading event brand with a reach of over 2 million consumers.

This is a high-impact, client-facing sales role where you'll take ownership of revenue generation across exhibition space, sponsorship packages, and digital products. You'll act as a brand ambassador, driving growth while delivering exceptional client experiences from initial pitch through to on-site execution.

• Drive revenue through selling exhibition space, sponsorship, and digital opportunities
• Manage and deliver against individual sales targets and KPIs
• Build, maintain, and grow a strong pipeline of new and existing clients
• Identify new business opportunities via competitor analysis, networking, and market research
• Create and deliver compelling, tailored client proposals
• Manage client relationships throughout the full event lifecycle
• Collaborate closely with internal teams across marketing, operations, production, and finance
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasts
• Represent the brand professionally at events and meetings

• Proven success in senior-level exhibition and/or sponsorship sales
• Strong track record of delivering revenue growth across large-scale events
• Confident communicator with the ability to pitch to senior stakeholders
• Skilled in building long-term client relationships and managing high-value accounts
• Commercially astute with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities
• Experienced in creating bespoke proposals and closing complex deals
• A collaborative team player with a positive, driven attitude
• Interest or experience in lifestyle, interiors, or consumer brands is advantageous

• Competitive salary + uncapped commission
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• Birthday off, including a gift and celebration
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Workplace pension
• Company social events, including summer and Christmas parties
• A vibrant, supportive team environment

If you're an experienced sales professional with a passion for events and a strong commercial mindset, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a brief summary of your relevant experience.