Relationship Manager - Leeds, United Kingdom - Jo Holdsworth Recruitment

Jo Holdsworth Recruitment

Verified Company

Leeds, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We have an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Relationship Manager to join the Marketing department of a government body in the heart of Leeds.

This role will see you own existing relationships with external commercial partners and secure new revenuestreams and opportunities.

With a primary focus on generating commercial revenue for the party's most iconic annual event; This role will also work with multiple internal bodies and departments to expand relationships into new sponsorship and partnership arenas.

The event in questionis the largest political gathering of its kind and therefore the successful applicant would gain unparalleled experience within the global MICE market.

This position will initially be employed on a 12-month fixed term contract with prospects longer term.

Key responsibilities

Drive revenue opportunities for key annual event
Sell advertising across digital and print channels
Manage client contracts and oversee invoicing and debt process for sales generated. Work with internal teams to ensure contractual arrangements are met
Delivery regular financial (sales) reports to senior management and contribute to the budgeting process
Maintenance of internal database with client data
Maintain relationships with top 25 PR and lobbying firms and venuelinked tourist organisations to promote the event and other opportunities
Line manage the teams Event Coordinator / Sales support
Work closely with event Delivery Manager to ensure seamless handoff between sales/contracting and delivery/implementation
Attend regular client meetings and present current and future business agendas

Key experience & attributes required:

Professional client relationship management experience
Exposure to driving commercial relationships and revenue opportunities with bluechip organisations
Understanding of event / conference / exhibitions and driving custom via these events
Detail orientated and deadline driven
Project management skill set
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present confidently
Experience in the MICE space advantageous
Able to embrace challenges with enthusiasm, initiative and creativity

This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a passionate Relationship Manager eager to network in the most prestige of grounds.

Whilst this role has a sales focus, it's more heavily geared towards active client relationship management and repeat custom.

Perks & benefits:

25 days annual leave
Employee assistance programme
Annual flu vaccination programme
Annual eye tests for those using computers as part of daytoday role
Life insurance policy x4 basic
Enhanced mat pay, full OPL pay, enhanced statutory adoption leave pay
Shared parental leave policy
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loans on travel to work
Internal social committees
3 days social action leave each quarter

Contract: 12 month fixed term contract

Start date:
March 2023

Salary:
Discussed at interview

Hours: - 5, Monday - Friday

Location:
Central Leeds, 2 days WFH