Sales Account Manager (Life Sciences)

TL;DR

Sales Account Manager (Life Sciences): Managing commercial engagements and cultivating client relationships for high-profile life science events with an accent on exhibit and sponsorship sales. Focus on account management, rebooking, upselling, and cross-selling across the portfolio to drive ROI for customers.

Location: Hybrid (London, UK) - Must be based in the UK and work in-person 3+ days a week

Company

hirify.global is a FTSE 100 member providing professional knowledge and business connections across specialist markets in over 30 countries.

What you will do

• Manage incoming leads and the full commercial engagement from proposal development to closing.
• Drive sponsorship and exhibit sales for flagship events such as BIO-Europe and BIO-Europe Spring.
• Handle account management for existing clients, focusing on rebooking, upselling, and cross-selling.
• Maintain accurate sales pipelines and account records within CRM systems.
• Collaborate with customer service, operations, and marketing to ensure high customer ROI.
• Oversee the fulfillment of sponsor and exhibitor services during live and virtual events.

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 months of experience in sales or customer management.
• English: High level of spoken and written proficiency essential.
• Experience with face-to-face selling and working in international environments.
• Strong self-organization, multitasking, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with social media platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangement with 3+ days in-office and support for remote work.
• Generous leave: 25-27 days annual leave plus a birthday leave day.
• Professional development via bespoke training, mentoring, and LinkedIn Learning access.
• Comprehensive wellness support including company-funded private medical cover.
• Company ShareMatch scheme allowing employees to become shareholders.
• Community impact opportunities with four volunteer days per year.