EVENT / ACCOUNT MANAGER

Posted 19 September 2017
SalaryNegotiable
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEvent Recruitment Agency
Reference15750/001_1505793612
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

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Your chance to become part of a innovative agency and play a pivotal role the delivery of events across a leading luxury brand!

THE COMPANY

With some of the brightest talent in the industry, awards everywhere and a fantastic reputation this global creative events agency tends to need no introduction. With in-house expertise covering services including production, creative and digital they have long been recognised as one of the most innovative and creative agencies delivering truly spectacular events across sectors including sporting, automotive, energy and retail to name a few!

Working with some of the best in the business, with a enthusiastic and passionate team, there has never been a better time to join this thriving agency!

THE ROLE

Due to continued growth and success they are now looking for an experienced Event / Account Manager to join one of their dedicated teams. Taking the lead on a number of activities including launch initiatives, digital experiences, brand partnerships and global retailer network events you will work between the clients' offices and the agency's base to ensure the delivery of the events and communication between parties.

A broad role your responsibilities will include:

  • Account management including acting as the lynch pin between the client and agency

  • Taking the lead on a variety of projects across the year (and managing a portfolio of projects simultaneously)

  • Managing the commercials on projects

  • Interpreting client briefs and developing proposals

  • Liaising with internal teams including film, digital, creative and production

  • Supplier management and negotiating rates

  • Onsite management when required

  • Budget management including revenue forecasting

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate must have a proven background in delivering a wide range of events (both UK and overseas) incorporating logistics, production and creative. Candidates must be client facing and be confident in dealing with clients and taking the lead on projects. Experience of working on automotive accounts (be that from agency or client side) would be a hugely advantageous and any exposure to retail / digital area's would be an added benefit.

This is a once in a life time opportunity to become part of an exceptional agency and take the lead across a variety of projects for a global brand!

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.