Graduate Account Manager

  • Clear path of progression!
  • 4 Days in the office - Friday work from home!
  • Spacious, central London location!
  • £37k OTE!

Our client based in Canary Wharf, provides in person and virtual events advising on risk & control practices across 3 lines of defence in financial institutions. Those are; trading and compliance, Financial crime and Internal Audit.

Role: As a Graduate Account Manager, you will be responsible for generating new business opportunities by identifying and reaching out to potential clients and onboarding them on to the virtual/in person events. You will work closely with their sales team to develop and execute effective sales strategies. You will be the first point of contact for key decision makers looking to attend financial services events and you will conduct research to identify potential customers and decision-makers, reach out to potential customers via phone, email, and social media, and create new business with the target of selling tickets for these events.

Requirements for this Entry Graduate Account Manager role:

  • You want to kick start your career in sales and business development
  • You are commutable to central London
  • You are educated to degree level
  • You are a clear communicator, personable, outgoing and professional
  • You are an ambitious candidate wanting to 'work hard, play hard'
  • You have a learning mindset and want to be coached and developed
  • You have a strong work ethic and the grit and stamina to continue when the going gets tough and you face rejection
  • You want to win and be the best, but not at the expense of your team

As a Graduate Account Manager, the package you will receive is:

  • £27,000 Base salary
  • £37k OTE
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Daily incentives with vouchers and early finishes
  • Clear path of progression - consistency = quick progression.

What you will do: First 6 months

  • Learn a lot!
  • Develop the imperative skills to further your career in sales
  • Prospect potential customers via phone, email, social media
  • Help more senior sales colleagues and learn as you watch!