Flexible working offered - Are you looking to join an innovative and creative event agency in a pivotal position?

• Flexible working
• Excellent career progression based on merit
• In a period of company growth
• A sociable, close-knit team
• State of the art offices

THE COMPANY

Formed over 15 years ago, this award winning creative, full-service agency offers concept to delivery services in Events, Design Production and Marketing globally. Their reputation is fantastic within the market, with them boasting a staggering 95%+ retention rate with clients - with their ethos being to exceed all expectations to create meaningful show-stopping events and marketing solutions which communicate and reach far beyond all aspirations, however complex.

Currently in a growth phase, the company has an already impressive roster of clients and are looking to further grow this to include a very broad spectrum of sectors. Projects are extremely varied and span formats such as conferences, awards, exhibitions, dinners, networking events and beyond.

Offering an excellent working environment, strong team ethos, great company values, competitive salaries and fantastic career opportunities, this is a leading agency to be a part of!

THE ROLE

A fantastic position has now become available for an experienced, passionate and dynamic Event Sales & Retention Manager to work across their growing agency and be responsible for sales, retention and business development.

The responsibilities of the Event Sales & Retention Manager include:

• Develop and implement sales strategies that will drive business growth
• Identify new business opportunities and build a strong sales pipeline
• Manage and nurture key accounts, including complex, multi-dimensional deals
• Represent the company at industry events, building brand presence and networking
• Lead the preparation of proposals, tenders, and business pitches
• Monitor and analyse sales figures, report back to senior management
• Collaborate with the project team to ensure smooth client handovers and service delivery

THE CANDIDATE

Candidates applying for the Event Sales & Retention Manager role should have similar experience gained from working within a creative event agency - ideally conducting multi-million pound annual sales conversion. You will require firm account management skills, as well as new business outreach and engagement.

In return this agency is giving the Event Sales & Retention Manager the chance to take their career to the next level, working with some of the best in the business - this is an opportunity not to be missed! 

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions.  If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.

 We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy reference: MM15357