Careers • AOK Events

SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER

A fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our award-winning event management company based in Clapham Junction. AOK Events create unforgettable events with our team of experts offering creativity, reliability and outstanding customer service. Our services include Live Events, Hospitality, Venue Finding, Parties, Entertainment and Gift Fulfilment.

We are looking for someone who can work on their own initiative with support from the Commercial Director and commercial corporate hospitality team. They will proactively use their experience to generate new business across the whole AOK Events portfolio, particularly corporate hospitality which includes events such as Wimbledon, Rugby World Cup, The Ashes and many more.

You must be full of confidence and comfortable in approaching people and not shy of rejection. Ideally, you’ll have some experience of cold call and face-to-face (either virtual or live) selling and be looking to move into a role with the chance to build your sales career within a growing business. AOK Events is constantly driving forward with an energetic spirit and this new role has been created to increase enquiries, convert leads and help drive the business forward.

See www.aokevents.com / www.aokcavendish.com for more information.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE INCLUDE:

Active outbound lead generation, including calls, social media and networking
Contacting past clients and calling potential new clients
Developing existing relationships and creating new ones
360-degree sales process; from creating a lead to post-sale account management
General sales administration, including management of the CRM system to ensure all data is up to date and correct
Ability to keep accurate records and forecast sales based on market and activity
Proactive sales approach with set KPIs
Target face-to-face client meetings
Actively promote the other areas of AOK Events’ revenue generation: venue finding, bespoke events and live event services
Shared responsibility to ensure marketing collateral is up to date
Help with creating proposals
Be a support for the business development team and Commercial Director in general

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE FOR THIS ROLE MUST HAVE:

A passion for sales & developing client relationships
Self-motivated and willing to put in strong call and activity numbers
Excellent spoken and written communication skills
Ability to present in a boardroom of decision-makers
24-36 months of sales background or hospitality experience
A university degree (preferred)
The motivation to become an integral part of an expanding business
A strong work and team ethic
The ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure
An interest in sports and/or events would be beneficial but not essential
Multi-year experience in selling corporate hospitality would be beneficial but not essential

Please send a CV and cover letter to careers@aokevents.com

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (MATERNITY COVER), APRIL/MAY ’23 – JUNE ’24

Reporting to AOK Events’ Financial Controller, you will be responsible for mainly “accounts receivable” duties for our busy event management company, based in Clapham Junction, SW London. Working with our busy event managers, this 12 – 15 month role is perfect for a candidate looking for a 4 days a week or full time role. Our preference is for someone with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.

Duties of Accounts Assistant include: