We’re partnering with a leading experience-focused company to find a Sales Account Manager to join their Manchester team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded, well-connected professional to drive growth across the hospitality, leisure, and experience sectors in the North West.
The Role:
You’ll be responsible for sourcing and securing standout experiences with local businesses, driving commercial growth, and ultimately stepping into a team leadership role as the team expands. Initially, you’ll focus on developing new business across Manchester and the North West, building a strong pipeline, and establishing lasting partnerships. As your portfolio grows, your time will split between account management, ongoing business development, and managing junior team members.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and grow a strong pipeline of new business in hospitality, leisure, and experience-led sectors.
- Develop existing accounts, identifying opportunities to expand partnerships.
- Negotiate and secure deals that deliver commercial growth.
- Collaborate with senior teams in local and global brands to align strategies with objectives.
- Coach and support team members, with scope to take on formal leadership responsibilities.
- Maintain an active presence in the region, combining scheduled meetings with drop-ins to qualified businesses.
Requirements:
- Proven track record in B2B sales or transferable experience in hospitality, leisure, or experience-led industries.
- Strong network and connections within Manchester and the North West.
- Commercially astute, ambitious, resilient, and target-driven.
- Experience managing and motivating a team in a sales environment.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Flexible, with a driving license and own transport.
Why This Role:
This is an exciting chance to grow within a dynamic company, where your relationships, industry knowledge, and commercial drive will make a real impact. You’ll have autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to lead a team as the business continues to expand.
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