Account Manager – Venue Sales

Searcys are looking for an Account Manager to join their internal agency brand, The Collection.

As an Account Manager for The Collection you will act as a conduit between external clients and events venues across London. You will be on hand to find a perfect venue that fits the requirements of the clients needs and offer support and guidance throughout the process.  Your role will be to network and build relationships with potential clients, whilst having a incredible knowledge of London venues, so should you have a enquiry you can offer quick and seamless support. 

As an Account Manager you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 35 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Annual celebration event
• Cycle to work scheme
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice
• Employee assistance programme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

As an Account Manager you will be driven by supporting clients with enquiries, matching their needs with the best solution, you will work at pace to ensure a quick and efficient turnaround. You will need to be detail orientated to ensure to give the clients the very best experience so that they come back to The Collection for all their event planning needs.

Job Type Full Time

Salary Competitive with KPI Bonus 

• Deliver personal sales target annually
• Work to ensure sales objectives are met by the team in a manner that ensures all team members are supported to deliver their personal targets
• Coach and mentor the team to ensure they maximise all opportunities and maintain excellent client relationships through effective account management
• Ensure accurate reporting of sales results as requested
• Brand development as needed to ensure The Collection remains a leading agency
• Ensuring web content is up-to-date, accurate and evolving.
• To ensure social media plan is being delivered in accordance with annual plan
• To proactively, identify, develop and convert revenue from new business leads Work with businesses within the WSH group to grow internal business opportunities

• Proven experience in event sales within an agency environment 
• A strong sales mindset with a track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for delivering exceptional events and client experiences.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of London’s events and hospitality market is an advantage.

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk