SalesManager

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business. We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets. The Sales Manager is responsible for working with the account management team and aligning a client's need with the most relevant and impactful products we have on offer. The Sales Manager is an effective consultative sales professional working with a mix of emerging and top-tier global accounts, to help them achieve their objectives, ensure their success, their repeat business, and to act as their single point of contact. The Sales Manager will be required to meet customers face to face outside of the “at event” sales activities, by attending competitor shows or customer meetings. Maintaining and strengthening the client relationship throughout the year is an important focus, as well as developing an understanding of the customers’ needs and expectations. The Sales Manager is to be able to create and articulate a compelling and innovative value proposition which responds to the customers’ needs. This role requires thoughtful people leadership, that creates a trusted space for honest, constructive, and future thinking environment for colleagues. The Sales Manager will also keep abreast of industry news by reading trade journals, social media etc., to ensure that they are seen by their clients as a valuable information resource Role Accountability and Duties : * Weekly reporting of sales and sales progress * Development of sales plan for sales team to achieve/exceed revenue budget * Maintains and g