AV MANAGER - EVENTS

Posted 01 June 2017
SalaryNegotiable
Location
Job type Permanent
Reference15310/005_1496308969
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

SP15310

THE COMPANY

With an unrivalled industry reputation this company is responsible for providing technical/AV support and expertise for events.

From intimate meeting through to creative and large production for conferences, award ceremonies and product launches for corporate clients - no two days are ever the same!

THE ROLE

Due to continued success and constant new business wins, there is now an opportunity for an audio -visual Event Manager to take a lead role within a leading London based venue. Here you will be responsible for managing the client relationship and developing business within the venue and oversee overall management of the AV services.

As an AV Technical Manager you will act as the primary liaison with the venue /clients to handle any issues and help to drive the profitability of the operation by increasing sales and managing the variables costs.

Key duties will include:

  • Point of client contact
  • Shows rounds
  • Marketing and promoting the company's services - upselling and cross selling technical products
  • Developing new business within the venue
  • Line management of technical team
  • Overseeing technical set up and operation
  • Sourcing external suppliers
  • Sourcing additional labour
  • Review and development of annual and quarterly budgets

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have excellent client facing skills, sales capabilities to up sell and cross sell AV / technical products, and be experienced in guiding prospective clients through the technical side of their event.

If you have AV technical experience within the corporate market and are used to managing a team this is an excellent opportunity to join a key venue and lead a dedicated team across a wide range of projects.

In return, they can offer an opportunity to join a well recognised company where hard work is rewarded along with the chance to work with on a range of exciting events.

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.

Alternatively - forward this role onto someone in your network and take advantage of our £250 reward scheme for anyone recommended who we place!