ACCOUNT DIRECTOR - EVENT AGENCY

Posted 12 May 2016
SalaryNegotiable
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEvent Recruitment Agency
Reference14795/002
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

LG14795

Your chance to join one of the leading communication agencies in the UK and take on a pivot role within the business!

THE COMPANY

This company are an award winning full service design, events and communications agency which has built an unrivalled reputation for delivering high quality conferences, product launches and exhibitions globally for a wide range of premium brand clients. Working across a broad range of sectors they have all of the creative, event management and production expertise needed to give their team all of the resources you could need for exceptional event delivery and delighted clients.

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!

THE ROLE

Due to the continued success they are now looking for an Account Director to help drive the business forward through both developing existing accounts and supporting with new business.

Responsibilities include:

*Account management and growth
*Building and developing long lasting relationships with clients
*Being the main point of contact for accounts including ensuring effective delivery
*Ensuring resource allocation and process across the team
*Identifying opportunities both within existing accounts and for new business
*Pitching for business
*Financial management and reconciliation
*Management and development of staff

THE CANDIDATE

Candidates should ideally be working for a similar agency and have a strong background in event delivery. Candidates must be client facing and have a proven background of managing and developing accounts as well as supporting with new business. Experience of creating and delivering engaging proposals is essential as is a strong commercial awareness. Any exposure to the pharmaceutical market would be an added benefit but is not essential for the role. Experienced Account Managers who are looking for a step up would also be considered for this role.

In return for your commitment you will be working alongside some of the best in the business and have the opportunity to really develop a successful and rewarding career.

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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