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Junior Account Manager (Experiences & Attractions)

Company Background:

Skiddle was born in 2001 as a what's on guide and began selling tickets in 2006 and is now one of the UK's most loved ticketing services selling tickets for hundreds of thousands of events throughout the UK.

Role Summary:

This is largely a role where you will be constantly liaising with some of Skiddle’s developing accounts across the country - ranging from Food and Drink Festivals, Comedy events through to Family Attractions. You will be spending a lot of time in meetings, on the phone and visiting clients. This is a full-time role mainly Monday to Friday, however, when a deadline is looming, or a large account needs attention you’ll be expected to put the extra hours in to ensure success. The role is very sociable and involves a fair amount of hospitality and making clients feel valued by the continuing use of Skiddle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of development accounts, driving growth and account progression.

• Leverage industry contacts to identify and generate new business opportunities.

• Advise clients on effective strategies to increase ticket sales and maximise event exposure, aligned with growth KPIs.

• Attend and actively contribute to client meetings.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients across a range of disciplines.

• Deliver a consistently high standard of service and organisation in line with Skiddle’s expectations.

• Meet and exceed KPIs and performance targets.

Person Specification:

We’re looking for a talented, career-driven individual to join our team and who will thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment upholding our core values through authenticity.

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Our ideal candidate will have come from a background of working in the ticketing or events industry. You’ll understand the events climate inside out and be capable of translating that passion into a business benefit.  We are seeking an extremely organised individual who possesses a high level of communication both internally and externally with a desire to achieve, no matter how challenging the request with understanding and compassion. 

Academic qualifications are valued but not vital, above all you must be able to demonstrate a clear frontline passion for events.

This is a tremendous opportunity for a professional to work in one of the most exciting industries in the modern job climate.

What can Skiddle offer:

In return for your commitment and enthusiasm, you can look forward to excellent working conditions in a progressive and growing company. We have a friendly informal and lively culture, where everyone is trusted to take ownership of their own workload. You’ll be challenged but rewarded by working for this evolving business, where you’ll enjoy team outings, charity fundraising activities and going to events. We can offer:

• Health insurance provided by Vitality after 1 year service

• Cycle to work scheme

• Tech scheme

• Electric Car scheme 

• Company pension

• Sick Pay

• Friendly working environment

• Casual Dress-code

• Increased holiday entitlement after 1 year service

• Attending events alongside our vibrant team

Please note: The head office is easily accessible from the M6 however rurally based; therefore own transportation is highly recommended.

Important Information: The successful applicant must agree to a Basic Disclosure under the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures. Employment will be confirmed to the successful applicant subject to a satisfactory Disclosure report.

On your side since 2001, because we believe true fans deserve a fairer and smarter way to discover events they love’.