Account Manager - OpenRoom

WHO WE ARE:

OpenRoom has been established for over 20 years and has recently sold a majority shareholding to CloserStill Media, an international exhibitions company. Our offices are in West London and the roles are office based with international travel.

We have exciting growth plans over the next two to three years and are looking for ambitious and motivated people to join our award-winning teams. OpenRoom Events is a b2b event organiser specialising in the format of 1-2-1 meetings and networking in the retail, veterinary, dental and pharmacy markets worldwide.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for someone with 1+ years’ experience in a similar field (this doesn’t have to be in the events space). As an Account Manager, your strengths should include:
- Strong commercial skills
- Self-motivated, proactive and keen to learn
- Pays attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to think creatively and input into other areas of the business (marketing,operations, etc)
- A team player with strong people skills– we're a close-knit team that demands flexibility and a can-do approach

RESPONSIBILITIES
- To recruit hosted delegates for our events
- Develop new business by sourcing leads using a variety of methods (LinkedIn, web, competitors,attending industry events etc.)
- Key account management – develop strong relationships with important clients
- Contribute to the overall event development: source conference speakers, monitor industry trends, work with partners
- Responsibility for ensuring all targets are met for the events that you work on within the portfolio
- Work with the marketing team to create a communication plan for your events and think of creative ways to promote our events
- Attend our events as part of the onsite event management team

CloserStill Media reserves the right to request a DBS or credit check should the role require it.

We do not offer sponsership for this role.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

CloserStill Media embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age, ethnicity, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status or disability status.