SALES MANAGER - EVENTS
MIDLANDS
£NEG + BONUS

LKS16857

Join this growing business and lead an accomplished sales team to even greater success!

THE COMPANY

Our client is an IT and AV hire company to the live events industry supplying to end clients, production companies and large scale venues. As a business they have made significant investments in new products and technology to stay ahead of the game making them a market leader in what they do.

With a heavy focus on their employees - this is a great business to join and forge a successful career.

THE ROLE

Due to ongoing expansion we are now looking for a strong Sales Manager who can develop and implement the sales strategy, identify new target markets and ensure growth objectives are met. You will oversee and develop a team of Account Managers, ensuring targets are achieved and profitability for the business is maximised.

Using a consultative and proactive approach the Sales Manager is responsible for:

*Managing / developing a portfolio of clients
*Implementing and executing sales strategies
*Attending and leading sales pitches
*Building effective and profitable business relationships
*Maintaining and manging relations to ensure consistency in service and revenue
*Identifying potential new business opportunities
*Developing a database of contacts
*Manging and overseeing team

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will currently be working within a sales capacity ideally within a technical supply company however candidates from the wider events industry may be considered. We are looking for candidates who thrive on working to sales targets whilst providing a consistently high level of customer service and building strong client relationships.

If you are a great mentor who can focus on team building, knowledge sharing and continuous training then we need you!

In return you can work for a business that cares about its employees, has an excellent working environment and a fantastic team support.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across marketing, creative and events. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting. Alternatively - forward this role onto someone in your network and take advantage of our £250 reward scheme for anyone recommended who we place!