SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER - AGENCY

Posted 28 June 2016
Salary£35000 - £40000 per annum + benefits
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEvent Recruitment Agency
Reference14944/001
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

LG14944

Your chance to make a difference and take a pivotal role, working for an award winning agency on one of their long standing high profile clients.

THE COMPANY

This agency is one of the largest international creative event production agencies out there who are well known for delivering some of the largest, most complex and creative events, experiential and exhibition projects across sectors including sporting, automotive, energy and retail sectors to name a few. Recognised across the globe for their innovation, creativity and drive they have developed a solid client base consisting of some of the biggest brands in the world! With a trophy case that's over flowing and a quirky office brimming full of creative and friendly team members, this agency tend to need no introduction.

Offering a competitive benefits package, an iconic central London location, outstanding career progression opportunities and a culture like no other… this is truly an unmissable opportunity!

THE ROLE

As part of their on-going success they are now looking for a Senior Account Manager to work on one of their leading automotive accounts. Working closely with the Account Director you will be responsible for the management and delivery of events within the portfolio working on everything from dealer conferences through to large scale product launches. Responsibilities are broad and include:

*Managing a portfolio of projects within the account
*Understanding the brand and ensuring projects and messaging are in line with the brands strategy
*Developing relationships within the account including seeking out new opportunities
*Overseeing delivery including taking the lead on larger events
*Briefing and liaising with in-house creative and production teams
*Supplier management and liaison
*Budget management including revenue forecasting and reconciliation
*Onsite management

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate should have experience within an event orientated agency and have a proven background in managing and developing client relationships. An operational background is essential and candidates must have had exposure to working with global brands across a range of events. Candidates must be commercially aware and have a proven ability to manage large scale budgets. Exposure to working with automotive clients previously would be beneficial but is not essential for the role. In addition candidates must be open to UK and international travel as onsite management of the events will be required.

With a great reputation and some of the biggest brands in the world in their portfolio of clients this is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Account Manager to work on one on of their most prestigious accounts.

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.

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