Italian Speaker - Key Account Manager

Key Account Manager – Italian Speaker | Shoreditch, London | Full-time | Competitive Pay

Manage Key Accounts. Grow Valuable Relationships. Drive International Sales.

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven Key Account Manager to join them, a fast-growing international events business behind some of the leading food, beverage and hospitality exhibitions in the UK and Europe.

You’ll be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of key exhibitors, with a particular focus on the Italian market, building strong long-term relationships and maximising revenue across a growing portfolio of international events.

This role is ideal for an experienced Key Account Manager or B2B sales professional who enjoys building relationships, identifying commercial opportunities and taking ownership of high-value accounts.

Key Responsibilities of the Key Account Manager

Managing and developing a portfolio of key exhibitors and strategic accounts

Building strong, long-term relationships with existing and potential clients

Growing revenue through renewals, upselling and cross-selling across exhibition portfolio

Identifying new commercial opportunities within existing accounts

Managing the full sales process, from initial contact through to closing and contract renewal

Maintaining an accurate and well-organised sales pipeline and CRM

Working closely with exhibitors to understand their objectives and maximise their participation at events

Supporting clients throughout the sales and account management journey

Representing the company at exhibitions, industry events and networking opportunities in the UK and Europe

Working closely with senior management on account strategy, retention and revenue growth

Keeping up to date with key trends, companies and developments across the European food, beverage and hospitality sectors

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in Key Account Management, B2B sales or exhibition/event sales

Native Level Italian Speaker

Strong commercial awareness with a track record of growing and retaining client accounts

Excellent relationship-building and communication skills

Confident negotiator with strong commercial and closing abilities

Highly organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple accounts simultaneously

Target-driven, resilient and motivated by achieving and exceeding revenue targets

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, international and entrepreneurial environment

Experience within the exhibitions, events, hospitality, food & beverage or related industries would be advantageous

Why Apply?

Manage a portfolio of high-value international accounts

Work with leading brands across the European food, beverage and hospitality sectors

Opportunity to build and develop strong relationships within the Italian market

Work on established and high-profile international exhibition brands

Clear progression opportunities within a growing events portfolio

Supportive, entrepreneurial and ambitious team culture

Regular exposure to major industry events and international business opportunities

Direct involvement in the continued growth of company across the UK and Europe

What’s Next?

If you’re a commercially minded account manager who enjoys building strong client relationships, growing revenue and working in an international environment — we’d love to hear from you.

APPLY NOW for immediate consideration.