ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - EVENT AGENCY

Posted 12 May 2016
SalaryNegotiable
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEvent Recruitment Agency
Reference14692/004
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

LG14692

Join a well established event agency in a trailblazing senior role with immense scope for future career development!

THE COMPANY

With an established client base and international offices this cutting edge agency offers seamless event delivery across a broad range of sectors including healthcare, banking, financial services and retail. With a strong focus and expertise in the pharmaceutical and corporate market, as well as DMC offerings they have established partnerships with blue chip clients internationally. Covering a range of events from product launches and incentives through to sales meetings and advisory boards this agency are now at a really exciting point in their development.

THE ROLE

Due to an increase in business both from existing accounts and additional wins they are now looking for an experienced Senior Account Manager / Account Director to come on board and help drive the business forwards. With an emphasis on client management and operational delivery the role and is broad and includes:

*Account management and growth
*Identifying new opportunities
*Pitching for business when required
*Building and developing long lasting relationships with clients
*Being the main point of contact
*Supplier and DMC liaison and management including contract negotiation
*Ensuring operational delivery including taking the lead on larger events
*Ensuring compliance across all events
*Networking at events and trade shows to identify opportunities and develop business across the business' portfolio of services
*Budget management and reconciliation
*Onsite management
*Line management and development of staff

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate would be someone currently working within a similar role at an event agency. Candidates must have strong UK and international destination knowledge and have a proven background in end to end event management. An understanding of pharmaceutical event delivery would be brilliant but is not essential for the role. More importantly candidates must be commercially aware and have a proven background in managing and developing relationships.

This is a career defining opportunity to join a first rate agency with a fantastic team where the support and career opportunity really is endless!

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Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across marketing, creative and events. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

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