Job description
LG15043
A unique opportunity to join this fantastic global agency and take the lead on one of their prestigious accounts!
THE COMPANY
With a solid foundation and a strong pedigree in performance improvement, incentive programmes and global event management, this agency really has it all. Covering a variety of sectors from automotive and IT through to financial services and many more they pride themselves on establishing long lasting relationships and offering inspiring full service solutions to their truly global client base. With a large talent team across client services, sales, creative, technical and events they deliver a range of projects from conferences, meetings and incentives through to bespoke digital projects such as websites, portals, CRM, sales toolkits, dealer marketing and printed collateral.
Based in a central location their modern offices are commutable from Bedford, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Luton and Aylesbury.
With a commitment to looking after and developing their staff, an excellent benefits package and a great working environment, this is an opportunity not to be missed!
THE ROLE
Due to continued success and the recent win of a new account there is now an opportunity for a strong Project Director to join their team. This is a senior role within the agency where you will be responsible for managing one large account, including ensuring effective delivery and the management of financials in addition to managing a team. Responsibilities will include:
*Managing the account including proactively developing relationships
*Maximising the account through cross selling and upselling
*Overseeing all elements of event delivery including taking the lead on large events
*Supplier and DMC selection and management
*Resource management
*Working closely with, and ensuring communication between all internal teams
*Ensuring service levels and KPI's for events are maintained
*Being responsible for the profitability of events
*Budget management including full financial reconciliation
*Onsite management
*Line management and development of a team
THE CANDIDATE
Candidates must come from an agency and have extensive experience within the events sector, coming from an operational background where they have delivered UK and overseas events. Candidates must be commercially focused and have a proven background of managing and maximising accounts and associated financials previously. Any exposure to managing accounts in, or working on events within the automotive sector would be an added benefit but is not essential for this. Line management skills are a must and any previous experience of P & L management would be advantageous.
This is a career defining opportunity to join a first rate agency in a senior position where you will be given the freedom to excel in a progressive, supportive and forward thinking environment!
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!
A unique opportunity to join this fantastic global agency and take the lead on one of their prestigious accounts!
THE COMPANY
With a solid foundation and a strong pedigree in performance improvement, incentive programmes and global event management, this agency really has it all. Covering a variety of sectors from automotive and IT through to financial services and many more they pride themselves on establishing long lasting relationships and offering inspiring full service solutions to their truly global client base. With a large talent team across client services, sales, creative, technical and events they deliver a range of projects from conferences, meetings and incentives through to bespoke digital projects such as websites, portals, CRM, sales toolkits, dealer marketing and printed collateral.
Based in a central location their modern offices are commutable from Bedford, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Luton and Aylesbury.
With a commitment to looking after and developing their staff, an excellent benefits package and a great working environment, this is an opportunity not to be missed!
THE ROLE
Due to continued success and the recent win of a new account there is now an opportunity for a strong Project Director to join their team. This is a senior role within the agency where you will be responsible for managing one large account, including ensuring effective delivery and the management of financials in addition to managing a team. Responsibilities will include:
*Managing the account including proactively developing relationships
*Maximising the account through cross selling and upselling
*Overseeing all elements of event delivery including taking the lead on large events
*Supplier and DMC selection and management
*Resource management
*Working closely with, and ensuring communication between all internal teams
*Ensuring service levels and KPI's for events are maintained
*Being responsible for the profitability of events
*Budget management including full financial reconciliation
*Onsite management
*Line management and development of a team
THE CANDIDATE
Candidates must come from an agency and have extensive experience within the events sector, coming from an operational background where they have delivered UK and overseas events. Candidates must be commercially focused and have a proven background of managing and maximising accounts and associated financials previously. Any exposure to managing accounts in, or working on events within the automotive sector would be an added benefit but is not essential for this. Line management skills are a must and any previous experience of P & L management would be advantageous.
This is a career defining opportunity to join a first rate agency in a senior position where you will be given the freedom to excel in a progressive, supportive and forward thinking environment!
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!