Account Executive

There's no such thing as a typical Informa colleague…And that's how we like it. We're a diverse Group, with over 10,000 colleagues working in many different roles in one of six Divisions and in over 30 countries. Each of us brings something different, a unique set of abilities,experience and knowledge. It’s what makes us who we are.

All our businesses and offices share a culture based on respect and inclusiveness, and a working environment that is enjoyable, stimulating, rewarding and supportive for colleagues. One that enables everyone to fully participate in the life of the Group and its ongoing, sustainable growth.

As a division of Informa, a FTSE 100 company, Informa Markets provides customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through live, virtual and hybrid events, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions.

People are at the heart of Informa Markets. Our business thrives on the passion and entrepreneurship of our 4,000+ colleagues, who deliver over 500 international events and brands in more than 40 countries across the globe.

Using our industry insight, comprehensive portfolio of markets,content and digital resources, we are passionate about creating platforms for our customers to connect and shaping environments that enable businesses to flourish.

This role is based in our 1710 29th St Suite 2044, Boulder, CO office.

What we’re looking for:

The Account Executive will be a frontline force that fuels our client relationships. This role will be responsible for meeting revenue targets with our customers. The ideal person will be passionate about building client relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction.

This role will be expected to sell to a variety of customers, from large key accounts to independent small and medium customers.

Role Accountability and Duties:

Sell to customers across products and revenue streams, meeting and exceeding assigned revenue targets

Generate and seek expanded sales opportunities with our customers, through customer intelligence, attendance at industry related events and market analysis

Adoptteamsales initiatives, strategies and programs to capture key demographics based on customer feedback

Negotiate effectively, proactively handling customer objections.

Liaise with the Sales Director and relevant teams in relation to key customers and floorplacement

Maintain accurate pipeline, sales activity and customer information withinSalesforce

In partnership with Sales Director and sales team, performs market research and contributes tosales strategies accordingly including call, email and field meetings;researchesclient needs and creates a one-stop solution to their marketing and sales strategy.

Maintains strong industry credibility through visible attendance at trade shows and other product presentations, staying up to date on new developments.

What you bring to the team
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Minimum 2-5years of sales experience;
Experience in event and media salesa plus

Ability to understand client needs and negotiate costs and services

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong time management skills

Experience using a CRM or sales database management;
Experience using Salesforce aplus

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Must be team-focused with a collaborative mindset and able to work seamlessly with exhibitors and internal teams

Motivated to learn and become knowledgeable on industry trends, products, andnews

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or…