SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - EVENTS

Posted 27 January 2020
SalaryNegotiable
Location
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEvent Recruitment Agency
Reference17399/001_1580118448
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - EVENTS
SOUTH WEST LONDON
£COMPETITIVE + BENEFITS

LS17399

An excellent opportunity to join a growing and diverse events agency and take your career to new heights.

THE COMPANY

Established over 20 years ago, this small yet boutique agency has a strong presence within the industry and is going from strength to strength. Well known for their renowned venue knowledge and bespoke venue finding services, they also offer corporate event management services and design and delivery of creative seasonal parties for corporate hospitality across a wide range of blue chip clients.

With a growing portfolio, this close knit agency offers a fantastic platform to develop your career within a supportive and exciting environment!

THE ROLE

Due to continued growth they are now looking for an ambitious and confident individual to join their team. Working mainly on their key accounts you will work closely with other members of the team to deliver a busy calendar of corporate events.

The range of duties will include:

*Acting as a main point of client contact
*Taking and negotiating client briefs
*Managing events from conception to completion
*Sourcing venues including rate negotiation
*Putting together client facing proposals
*Conducting venue show rounds
*Preparing budgets and managing the financial process
*Managing external supplier relationships
*Attending site visits and FAM trips
*Creating onsite documentation
*Providing onsite management where required

THE CANDIDATE

To be considered for the Senior Account Executive position you must have event management or venue finding experience from an agency environment. Candidates must have managed budgets, previously been in a very client facing role and have the ability to think on their feet. Strong London venue knowledge will be a requirement.

A confident and driven attitude with a proven ambition to develop your career within the events industry is essential whilst a strong knowledge of London venues would be advantageous.

In exchange for your commitment this organisation will offer rapid progression with the opportunity to gain a huge amount of experience very quickly within a fantastic environment.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. 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.