Company Description

Informa PLC is a leading international events, intelligence and scholarly research group. Our purpose is to champion the specialist. Through hundreds of powerful brands we work with businesses and professionals in specialist markets, providing the connections, intelligence and opportunities that help customers grow, do business, make breakthroughs and take better informed decisions. Informa is listed on London Stock Exchange and a member of the FTSE 100, with over 11,000 colleagues working in more than 30 countries.

Each of our operating divisions has a distinct focus:

Informa Connect aims to provide expert content you cannot Google, and access to specialist networks and communities, through major branded annual events and specialist digital communities and content services.

Informa Markets creates global platforms for industries, specialist markets and customers to trade, innovate and grow, delivering over 550 events annually, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions.

Informa Tech aims to inspire the global technology community to design, build and run a better digital world by providing research, media, training and events to specialist technology communities worldwide.

Taylor & Francis commissions, curates, produces and publishes scholarly research and reference-led content in specialist subject areas, advancing research and enabling knowledge to be discovered and shared.

Our fifth division is Global Support, which provides shared, efficient business services and function-specific expertise to each of Informa\'s operating divisions



Informa Markets - Healthcare is paving the way by combining its leading live, in-person events with complementing smart events within the healthcare and medical laboratory sectors.

We are looking for an ambitious Account Manager to grow and expand sponsorship sales for our flagship events across the world, such as Arab Health, Medlab Middle East and Global Health. The Account Manager will oversee the customer relationship, determining customers\' needs-what they\'re looking to achieve short-term and long-term plus ensuring Informa Markets delivers and exceeds the customer expectations.

The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of the sponsorship and digital landscape expertise within the exhibitions industry. We are looking for a motivated team player that will work closely with the show teams to maximize the sponsorship revenue from our clients.

Areas of Responsibility & Accountability

Key performance indicators

• Achievement of sales revenue targets within timelines
• Number of effective calls and client meetings made per week
• Management of sales pipeline
• Timely & accurate reporting of sales results and activities
• Reporting accurate revenue and costs forecasting and performance metrics to key internal and external stakeholders, highlighting risks and opportunities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Sales - Account Management & New Business

• Building and maintaining strong, long-lasting customer relationships with plans to grow and expand the current account
• Full customer account management, including negotiating contracts and agreements to maximize profit
• Strive to meet your customer needs and be able to create tailor-made sponsorship packages
• Operate as the lead point of contact for any and all matters specific to your accounts
• Coordinate with colleagues working on the same account to ensure consistent service
• New business development strategy to grow and expand sales from new clients through market research, telephone contact, industry networking and clients\' meetings
• Accurately positioning Informa Markets\' products, solutions, and services as a solution for market and business challenges that meet the customer\'s needs

Management and Reporting

• Keep customer information/records up to date such as interactions, transactions, account plans, and records on the Informa CRM system
• Sales/Revenue/Costs management through day-to-day account handling
• Liaise with colleagues to keep your knowledge of new and existing products, services, and solutions up to date. Share news and insight with all internal colleagues
• Liaise with other departments for accurate costs forecasting
• Effective communication with other internal departments including operations, marketing, finance to maximise client experience
• Monitor the debt reports and assist the finance team with revenue collection
• Proactively develop yourself and keep abreast of the changing landscape
• Keep up to date with current market conditions and competitors\' products
• Function as an integral part of overall show management effort in performing additional duties as require

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Proven industry experience within exhibition and sponsorship sales environment
• Highly target driven
• Demonstrable experience/track record as a top-performing individual contributor in a solution- based B2B environment
• Being a team player within a sales team beyond an individual\'s needs
• Have an established network of customers in one or more sectors and a proven track record in new business
• Computer literate and proficient in the use of commonly used business software
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Educated to degree level or equivalent

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