Account Manager
Hampshire

£30K + bens

Our client is a rapidly expanding company of internationally minded people from an array of professional and cultural backgrounds. Their diversity allows us to respond to the needs of the global marketplace with a sensitivity born of personal experience. Their talented team stretches across borders, based in 17 offices in 12 countries on 3 continents. They have what it takes to service our clients the world over.

They need an experienced and dynamic Account Manager to join one of our professional teams. This important role would suit an experienced Account Executive, who is looking for the next step on the ladder in a highly professional full service agency

JOB OBJECTIVE

• Managing the development, production and delivery of projects/events from proposal to debrief and close off in line with client’s requirements

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivering events on time within budget to meet/exceed client’s expectations utilising the right resources

• Actively setting and communicating priorities whilst ensuring that all participants understand their activities and associated deadlines

• Communicating with the client to ensure that they are aware of progress, their contribution and receive the necessary guidance and support to achieve their targets

• Communicating within the team and the monitoring and reporting of progress to ensure that deadlines are met through regular meetings and reviews

• Maintaining and developing client relationship with a view to retaining existing business and developing new – think long-term

• Managing operational and administrative functions as required to ensure the effective delivery of specific event projects

• Providing leadership, direction and support to the team whilst maintaining motivation and enthusiasm to successfully deliver the project

• Developing and maintaining a detailed work schedule to include the recognition of requirement and co-ordinating with other internal functions and external suppliers

• Line management and personal development of direct reports (Event Co-ordinators)

• Provision of clear direction to Event Co-ordinators ensuring that they understand their roles and responsibilities and that training needs are identified and provided

• Travel on site inspections and accompanying events as required

• Provision of clear direction to Event Co-ordinators ensuring that they understand their roles and responsibilities and that training needs are identified and provided

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATIONSHIPS

• Liaise with internal staff at all levels across Company. Liaise with Clients, Suppliers and Trade and professional associations and industry bodies

JOB REQUIREMENTS  

• Four to five years relevant experience with management responsibilities

• Educated to A level or degree or qualified by experience

• An understanding of budget implications with regards to VAT, TOMS and ATOL

• Awareness of event risk assessment and health and safety implications

• Good destination knowledge of UK and overseas

• Proven track record in account management of events

• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships

• Experience in budget monitoring and management

• Interest in current business issues

• Full UK driving licence

• Fluent in English

SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS            

• Computer literate in Microsoft products

• Working knowledge of ConfoRM advantageous

If you believe that you can meet these needs and you would like to join our team, please apply on line by clicking the 'Apply for this Job' link above right.

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