Account Manager
SEVEN are experts in helping brands communicate and engage audiences through creative live event experiences globally.
As a full 360º creative events agency, we conceptualise, develop, manage guests, provide event production, planning services and post event insights. With our head office in Mayfair London, we are a fast-growing and dynamic agency with a talented team of event experts with a wide range of skill sets that create a successful mix.
SEVEN are part of the wider SevenCapital group. The SevenCapital group are constantly adding to their portfolio investments, which currently includes property, events, travel, hotels, media and property interiors.
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Team away days, socials and annual company off site
- Fam trips and overseas events
- 25 holidays, plus bank holidays and additional days for lieu days accrued
- Workplace pension scheme
- Agile and approachable management team
Role Overview
The role will involve working closely with both the Account Management and Project teams on new and existing client projects. Additionally, you will spend time developing new opportunities with the aim of establishing new business.
Applicants should have:
- At least two years events agency experience in a client facing role
- A pro-active approach to finding new clients and introducing them to our agency
- A demonstrable record of success in an Account Management role to date
- Contributing to sales strategies by assessing client needs and analysing feedback
- Experience of developing account plans and managing client relationships
- Excellent communication skills to develop relationships, address client concerns and resolve any conflicts that may arise
- Experience of delivering sales pitches and presentations to prospective clients
- The ability to monitor client budgets, explaining costs or expenditures and discussing contract terms where necessary
- The ability to negotiate and close business contracts with existing and new clients
- A ‘can do’ attitude, a person who shows initiative to assist with proposal and tender writing and going the extra mile for our clients
- Strong organisational skills and a creative approach to working alongside our project team on briefs and proposals
To fit in with our culture you will:
- Be a true team player who embodies the values of the SevenEvents team
- Continuously demonstrates honesty and integrity
- Be passionate about the event industry and always looking to widen your knowledge through training, networking and research
- Be flexible to travel for international events and work out of office hours onsite
- Be passionate about supporting your peers and overcoming challenges, always offering engaged and considered feedback
- A commercial mindset with a track record of maximising the profitability of events
- Have a strong work ethic, masses of enthusiasm and the motivation to become an integral part of an expanding business