EVENT EXECUTIVE - AGENCY

Posted 21 February 2017
Salaryneg + benefit
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEvent Recruitment Agency
Reference15183/007_1487653207
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

RS15183

THE COMPANY

Established for nearly 15 years our client is a successful full service conference and event management company that provides a superior, bespoke service to key, global clients.

Offering a broad spectrum of services to include event management, venue finding, delegate management, AV, set & staging services, stage & exhibition set design their client base includes some of the largest businesses in the world!

Based in London they delivering a broad range of international events such as conferences, VIP dinners and awards ceremonies as well as some fun and exciting sporting and hospitality events for up to 1000pax!

THE ROLE

The Account Executive will join a core team to deliver some great events for their already dedicated client base. You will be responsible for providing full assistance and administrative support to the team in all aspects of the events and enquiries.

Working closely with the Director you will get involved in:

* Taking client enquiries

* Venue sourcing throughout UK

* Rate negotiations with venues

* Fam trips

* Database management

* Working to processes and timeframes

* Preparation of costing proposals

* Confirmation of bookings

* Keeping updated on local venue and industry trends

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have worked within an event management agency or corporate environment previously and have worked on a variety of events.

Candidates must be familiar with event support including venue finding and event administration as well as have excellent negotiation skills be highly organised and confident in your approach

In return you can expect a highly team orientated, fun loving working environment and the chance to work on some exciting and high spec projects.

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!