A brand-new, quota-carrying role has opened for a commercially driven Account Manager to lead the growth of industry relationships across a unique collection of creative, technical, and educational organisations. Reporting to the Sales & Strategic Partnerships Director, you’ll take ownership of a diverse partnership portfolio—driving new revenue, strengthening partner engagement, and ensuring long-term satisfaction and retention.
This is a consultative sales role where you’ll spot opportunities, negotiate agreements, and turn relationships into meaningful commercial value.
What You’ll Do
*Proactively identify, secure, and grow industry partnerships
*Manage the full partnership lifecycle: prospecting, negotiation, onboarding, delivery, and renewal
*Serve as the primary commercial contact for partners, ensuring strong engagement and retention
*Cross-sell services across training, R&D, facilities, and innovation programmes
*Represent the organisation at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities
*Manage and grow research memberships, meeting financial and performance KPIs
*Track pipeline activity, revenue, and partner performance, reporting on outcomes and impact
Experience
*Proven experience in sales, account management, partnerships, or business development
*A strong commercial mindset with a track record of working to targets and KPIs
*Confidence in negotiating and closing partnership agreements
*Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills
*Experience—or a strong interest—in creative industries, live events, technology, or R&D environments
Working Hours
*Monday–Friday, 8.30am–5pm
*Flexibility required, including occasional evenings and weekends