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Account Executive 6845

Account Executive 6845

Location: Tewkesbury
Hours: Monday – Friday (Full Time)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to 30k 

Job Description

We are delighted to be recruiting for an Account Executive on behalf of a fast-growing business operating within the events and technology space. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative team, working across a variety of live projects and supporting clients within a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting Account Managers, managing client enquiries and contributing to both sales and operational delivery. This position offers excellent exposure to client-facing activity, commercial processes and live event support.

We would also consider a recent graduate with the right attitude, strong customer service skills and a proactive, energetic approach who is keen to develop within a commercial, client-facing role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage incoming enquiries and orders, ensuring accurate and timely responses
  • Act as a first point of contact for client and exhibitor queries
  • Support Account Managers with quotations, amendments and follow-ups
  • Monitor order deadlines and assist with show-related activity
  • Manage exhibitor orders and ensure accurate handover to operations
  • Identify potential new business opportunities through exhibitor outreach
  • Support new business activity through research and administration
  • Maintain accurate pipeline updates and activity reports
  • Liaise with sales, operations and technical teams to ensure smooth delivery
  • Provide occasional on-site and service desk support, including events

Key Skills

  • Experience within a sales support, account executive or customer-facing role
  • Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Confident communication skills with the ability to build relationships
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines
  • Commercial awareness with an understanding of sales processes
  • Self-motivated, proactive and target-driven approach

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to katie.tyrrell@first-base.co.uk or call Katie on 01453 755330.

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Location

Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
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