ACCOUNT MANAGER - EVENT AGENCY

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Career defining opportunity to join a leading agency with multi-award winning international projects, large-scale budgets and an impressive client base.



THE AGENCY



With a solid foundation and an unrivalled reputation in the market this agency are one of the best out there. With services including production, venue sourcing and full logistics they produce a range of events across sectors including pharmaceutical, technology and automotive to name a few. From conferences and award ceremonies through to product launches and webinars they work with some of the world's leading brands!



At an exciting point in their development and with a commitment to looking after and developing their staff, combined with an excellent benefits package and a great working environment, this is an opportunity not to be missed!



THE ROLE



Due to continued success and increased business wins there is now an exciting opportunity for an Account Team Manager to come on board and help drive the business forward. A broad role you will be responsible for managing a team and a portfolio of accounts, as well as taking the lead of larger, more complex events.



Responsibilities include:



* Account management including building and developing relationships

* Working closely with Account Managers and Account Directors

* Line management and development of a team

* Resource management

* Creating proposals and pitching to clients

* Ensuring process, SLA's and efficiencies across the team

* Overseeing delivery including taking the lead on larger events (including full logistics)

* Briefing and liaising with production department and AV companies

* Supplier management and negotiation

* Budget management including forecasting

* Onsite management





THE CANDIDATE



Candidates must have a solid event delivery background, ideally gained form working within an agency environment. Candidates must be experienced with managing all elements of an event from initial proposal creation through to financial reconciliation, including managing all logistics. Experience of managing accounts and / or developing relationships is key and any exposure to managing an developing a team would also be highly advantageous. Candidates must be open to both UK and international travel as you will be required to go onsite for the events.



Offering an excellent working environment and the chance to develop your career, becoming part of this world renowned agency will enable you to work within a talented team who are dedicated to delivering spectacular events time and time again!



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