Senior Account Manager

The NEC Group is the UK’s leading live events business operating in exhibitions, conferences, music, sports, family entertainment and hospitality. We Bring Live to Life, creating destinations of the future, helping customers make every moment count. From world leaders, rock and pop loyalty, to hosting some of the globe’s most well known brands, the UK’s leading venue management business the NEC Group, welcomes millions of people through the doors of five of the UK’s most iconic venues.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Account Manager ICC Corporate to join our team on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. The role will focus on securing new and repeat business for the ICC through maintaining and developing existing client relationships as well as taking a proactive approach to seek new business opportunities through new clients and business growth. To achieve personal sales targets in line with business strategies and identify opportunities for increasing profile of ICC and sales.

The successful candidate will have strong sales and or account management experience ideally two to three years, taking ownership and responsibility for building their own sales pipeline and achieving set budgets and targets, typical sales of £1.0 to £1.5 million per annum. They will be used to working in an office environment, have the drive and energy to succeed with a hunting attitude and tenacity for the sale. A strong relationship builder and keen negotiator who can balance business needs against the clients. If this sounds like you and you are excited by an opportunity to make a difference in a fast paced and incredibly varied business, as part of a great team, then apply now!

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave rising to 26 after one year plus all UK bank holidays, pro rata to fixed term contract
• Free Onsite parking
• Free lunch when office based
• Hybrid working Potential home working options for part of the week, role dependent
• Pension matching up to 7% and
• We will provide you with a Life Assurance cover if you are actively contributing to the NEC group personal pension plan and have joined at the first opportunity or within 12 months of becoming first eligible
• Private Medical Insurance funded by the company
• Great Learning and Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Dental, Cash Health and Holiday Buy flexible option, Exclusive Discounts and many more great benefits

The NEC Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. NEC Group is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm, you will find a home within the NEC Group.

Should you require further assistance or require any reasonable adjustments be put in place to better support your application process, please do not hesitate to raise this with us.

Disclaimer: due to high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. So please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham, B1 2EA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Account management: 1 year (preferred)
• sales: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: NEC Group Campaign