Account Manager (for a Networking Events Business)
Basic up to: £42,000
On target: £52,000+ in your first year
West London – 4 days per week in the office
We’re partnering with a rapidly growing events business that delivers premium, invitation-only networking experiences for senior decision-makers across a range of specialist sectors
.Due to continued growth, they’re looking to appoint an experienced Account Manager to take ownership of attendee acquisition and relationship management across a portfolio of high-value B2B events
.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in hosted buyer, conference, exhibition or event environments who enjoys building relationships with senior stakeholders and takes pride in delivering exceptional event experience
s.The R
oleAs Account Manager, you’ll be responsible for identifying, engaging and securing senior-level attendees for a portfolio of invitation-only events. You’ll manage the attendee journey from initial outreach through to event delivery, ensuring a high-quality audience and exceptional experience througho
ut.Key responsibilities incl
- ude:Recruiting and securing senior decision-makers for a portfolio of premium business ev
- entsBuilding and managing relationships with key attendees across multiple indust
- riesDeveloping and maintaining a robust pipeline through proactive outreach, referrals, research and networ
- kingWorking closely with commercial, marketing and operations teams to ensure event objectives are achi
- evedTaking ownership of attendee quality, ensuring participants align with event and partner requirem
- entsManaging attendee communications and engagement throughout the event lifec
- ycleMaintaining accurate CRM records, reporting and forecasting acti
- vitySupporting onsite event delivery and ensuring delegates maximise value from their participa
- tionContributing ideas and best practice to improve attendee acquisition strategies and event perform
anceAbou
- t YouPrevious experience within hosted buyer events, conferences, exhibitions or a similar B2B events enviro
- nmentA proven track record of engaging senior stakeholders and decision-m
- akersStrong relationship-building and account management s
- killsCommercially minded with a proactive and target-driven app
- roachHighly organised with excellent attention to d
- etailConfident managing multiple projects and deadlines simultane
- ouslyComfortable using CRM systems and maintaining accurate repo
- rtingStrong communication skills across phone, email, LinkedIn and face-to-face interac
tionsWhat’s on
- Offer£40,000 – £42,000 basic
- salaryBonus potential of approximately £
- 10,000Hybrid working envir
- onmentClear progression opportunities within a growing bu
- sinessA collaborative and supportive c
- ultureThe opportunity to work with senior business leaders across a variety of indu
- striesExposure to a high-quality, relationship-led events por
tfolioThis role would particularly suit someone currently working within hosted buyer events, delegate acquisition, conference production, event account management or attendee engagement who is looking to step into a broader, more commercially focused po
sition….