About the Role
We are seeking a motivated Account Development Manager to focus on developing low and mid-tier client relationships across agencies and corporate meeting planners. This sales-focused role suits individuals with a background in event production or meeting planning looking to move into client development.
Responsibilities
- Build and nurture relationships with agencies, planners, and event teams.
- Actively network within the events community (MPI, industry groups, trade shows, and peer events).
- Identify and grow new opportunities through trusted, long-term relationships.
- Confidently discuss creative and technical solutions with producers and planners.
- Stay informed on sector trends, client needs, and competitor activity.
- Represent the company professionally at networking events and industry functions.
- Work closely with senior leadership on pipeline and account development.
Requirements
- Experienced in live events, production, experiential, or technical event delivery.
- Proven ability to generate revenue and manage full sales cycles.
- Hands-on knowledge of budgets, timelines, production, and onsite execution.
- Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and building long-term relationships.
- Established industry network and connections preferred.
- Consultative approach to selling creative and technical solutions.
- Flexible to travel for client meetings, site visits, and industry events.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- A consultative, non-aggressive approach.
- Commercial awareness and client focus.
- Confidence in networking environments.
- Self-motivated and organised.
- Able to build trust with agencies and meeting planners.
- Experience within the events, creative, or experiential sector.
- Experience managing budgets, suppliers, timelines, or client relationships.
Skills
- Client Development
- Industry Engagement
- Opportunity Development
- Consultative Conversations
- Market Awareness
- Brand Representation
- Collaboration
- Sales Cycle Management
- Relationship Building
- Networking
Location
- London, UK
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- Industry credibility preferred over traditional sales backgrounds
Education Level
- Degree preferred but not essential
Salary/Compensations
- £54,000 - £70,000 (negotiable)
Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentive
About the Company
- We create innovative digital and technical solutions that elevate live events, exhibitions, and brand experiences.
- As part of the Entertainment Technology Partners family, we blend creativity, technology, and strategic thinking to deliver impactful, memorable results for our clients.
- The culture is very family-oriented.
- Very fast-paced, as we are in live events.
- Be part of an innovative, fast-growing organisation.
- Work with exciting clients and cutting-edge solutions.
- Collaborative and forward-thinking culture.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace.
