Our Vacancies

We have lots of talented people working at Benchmark, every single one passionate about events. As an innovative and growing company we are always looking to meet likeminded people. Current vacancies will be listed here, but if you want to send us your CV we will always read it.

When applying, remember to answer our most important question, why are you passionate about events…?

Positions currently available

Business Developer/Account Manager)

(£18,000 - £22,000 p.a + Excellent OTE)

Events and media design agency Benchmark Communications are looking for a new member of the team. You should have experience of sales, business development or account management. An interest in design is essential and a background in an agency environment would be beneficial.

You will be expected to hit the floor running by utilising your contacts to make sales appointments and promote the organisations services. You'll have a working knowledge of New Media, Digital Design, E Commerce, Web development space and have an appreciation of potential clients in this space.

You should be team and money motivated, looking to earn commission on top of a basic salary and hungry to succeed. You will meet with clients, attend networking events, cold call and speak to existing customers and basically do what needs to be done in order to enhance business and profitability.

The role has OTE of £25,000+ with additional benefits including company pension scheme and flexible working conditions.

Please forward CV and brief covering letter to hr@benchcom.co.uk

experience

  • account management/business development
  • design/ new media

hard skills

  • project management
  • supplier negotiation
  • commercially focused
  • target driven
  • business to business sales

soft skills

  • excellent communication skills
  • flexible attitude to work (hours/peaks and troughs)
  • professional, organised and calm under pressure
  • adaptable to accommodate changing client requirements and deadlines
  • strong numeracy skills
  • accurate and thorough approach to work with high attention to detail
  • intelligent and resourceful approach to problem solving
  • responsible and able to work without supervision
  • administration
  • building and maintaining relationships

 

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