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Sales Account Manager | Events & Marquee Hire

Sail & Peg
Tonbridge

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£35,000 - £45,000 a year

Qualifications

Client engagement
Stakeholder liaison
Sales pipeline
Organisational skills
Relationship management
Communication skills
Add-on sales

Full job description

Sales & Events Account Manager

Full Time | 4 or 5 Days per Week
Office-based | Tonbridge, Kent

Competitive Salary + Commission (depending on experience)

Sail & Peg is one of the UK’s leading Luxury Sailcloth Tent Hire companies, creating exceptional weddings, private celebrations and corporate events across the UK.

As our business continues to grow, we’re looking for an ambitious and experienced Sales & Events Account Manager to join our office team in Tonbridge.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in sales and events who thrives on building relationships, converting enquiries into bookings and delivering an outstanding client experience.

You will manage your own portfolio of enquiries, confidently guide clients through the booking journey and play a key role in driving sales and supporting the continued growth of Sail & Peg.

If you’re organised, commercially minded, personable and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As our Sales & Events Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing the complete client journey, including:

Responding promptly to new sales enquiries via phone and email
Building strong relationships with prospective and existing clients
Understanding each client’s event requirements and recommending the most suitable marquee and hire solutions
Preparing detailed quotations and proposals
Proactively following up quotations to maximise conversion rates
Confidently negotiating and closing sales
Managing your own sales pipeline and maintaining accurate CRM records
Working closely with our operations team to ensure a seamless handover from booking to event delivery
Liaising with venues, suppliers and clients throughout the planning process
Delivering exceptional customer service from initial enquiry through to the final event
Identifying opportunities to upsell additional products and services
Supporting the achievement of sales targets and contributing to the continued growth of the business

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

Proven experience in a sales, account management or business development role
Experience within the events industry, marquee hire, hospitality, venues or weddings
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Confidence speaking with clients both over the phone and via email
Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
The ability to manage multiple enquiries and priorities in a busy office environment
A proactive, positive and solutions-focused attitude
Strong commercial awareness with a passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences
Confidence working independently while contributing positively to a close-knit team

What We Offer

Competitive salary depending on experience
Attractive commission structure
Full-time permanent position
Office-based role in Tonbridge, Kent
Choice of a 4 or 5-day working week
The opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most beautiful weddings and events

Hours

Full-time
4 or 5 days per week
Office-based in Tonbridge, Kent

Salary

Competitive salary, dependent on experience, plus commission.

To Apply

If you have experience in both sales and events, enjoy building lasting client relationships and would like to be part of a growing luxury events company, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’d be a great fit for Sail & Peg.

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