Account Executive - Events & Hospitality

This is a Full Time Job

Our London office is hiring an Account Executive to join our award-winning team in London.

We are seeking an Events & Hospitality enthusiast with experience working with a team to plan, develop and implement high end events and guest programmes for brands in sport.

THE ROLE

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a growing understanding of the requirements and expectations involved in managing a premium hospitality experience at a sporting event.

For this role, the client has a high profile sponsorship with a racing team in Formula One. Reporting into the Events Manager, this individual will be expected to travel to races and support the hospitality operation from programme design to execution.

From pre-race planning and supplier engagement, to ticket management and on-the-ground logistics – this role requires an organised and outgoing individual, that is willing to travel and go the extra mile for our clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Working closely with the Hospitality Manager in shaping and innovating the Formula 1 global hospitality and event experience
• Support with the management of the client hospitality and guest experience programme from planning (research and outreach) to execution (on-the-ground)
• Responsibility for tracking and utilisation of contractual F1 hospitality assets and ticket allocations
• International travel to deliver in-market guest programmes, including to host and manage senior level guest logistics (as required)
• Establish relationships with key rights holder to meet ongoing approvals and deadlines
• Source, engage and manage suppliers to ensure a seamless guest experience
• Client servicing, reporting, budget tracking and account administration

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
• An event and hospitality enthusiast with experience in sport (ideally F1)
• Experience working on high profile, international guest programmes on behalf of brands
• Ability to manage intricate operations both from the office and whilst out in the field
• Calm, organised and solution-orientated with meticulous attention to detail and high standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• An agency / client servicing background is preferrable but not essential

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