Michael Page Sales
As an Account Director, you will be responsible for developing and managing high-value corporate client relationships, driving new business, and delivering tailored event solutions across a diverse portfolio of services.
This is a client-facing, sales-led role suited to someone who thrives on winning new business while also nurturing long-term partnerships.
Client Details
My client is a well established UAE events business with a proven track record of delivering a comprehensive portfolio of event services to global brands. They are looking to build on their success by expanding their presence to the UK.
Description
- Identify, target, and secure new corporate clients across the UK market
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision-makers
- Promote and sell a wide range of event services (e.g. corporate events, brand activations, experiential, production, and event technology solutions)
- Lead the full sales cycle from prospecting through to negotiation and closing deals
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery and client satisfaction
- Contribute to the UK growth strategy, including market positioning and pipeline development
- Represent the business at industry networking events and client meetings
Profile
- Proven track record in sales within the events industry (agency or event services background essential)
- Significant experience in a senior sales or Account Director-level role
- Strong commercial acumen with a consistent history of achieving or exceeding revenue targets
- Established network of corporate clients (desirable but not essential)
- Confident communicator with excellent presentation and negotiation skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a scaling business environment
- Highly organised, self-motivated, and driven to succeed
Job Offer
- Competitive base salary £70,000 – £90,000
- Attractive performance-based bonus structure
- Hybrid working model (Central London base)
- Opportunity to shape the UK growth strategy for a well-established international business
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
- Clear career progression as the UK division expands
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