TECHNICAL EVENT MANAGER

Posted 03 February 2017
SalaryNegotiable
Job type Permanent
Reference15310/001
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

SP15310

THE COMPANY

With an unrivalled industry reputation this company is responsible for providing technical support and expertise for events including an intimate meeting through to creative and large production for conferences, award ceremonies and product launches for corporate clients.

THE ROLE

Due to continued success and constant new business wins, there is now an opportunity for a Technical Event Manager to take a lead role within a leading London based venue. Here you will be responsible for managing the client relationship and developing business within the venue and oversee overall management of the AV services.

You will act as the primary liaison with the venue /clients to handle any issues and help to drive the profitability of the operation by increasing sales and managing the variables costs.

Key duties will include:

Point of client contact

Shows rounds

Marketing and promoting the company's services - upselling and cross selling technical products

Developing new business within the venue

Line management of technical team

Overseeing technical set up and operation

Sourcing external suppliers

Sourcing additional labour

Review and development of annual and quarterly budgets

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have excellent client facing skills, sales capabilities to up sell and cross sell products, and be experienced in guiding prospective clients through the technical side of their event.

If you have AV technical experience within the corporate market and are used to managing a team this is an excellent opportunity to join a key venue and lead a dedicated team across a wide range of projects.

In return, they can offer an opportunity to join a well recognised company where hard work is rewarded along with the chance to work with on a range of exciting events.

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!