Events & Hospitality Account Executive

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 high profile sponsorships and hosts executive programmes across a wide range of sports globally. Reporting into the Events Manager, this individual will be expected to support the hospitality operation from programme design to execution, with some travel required.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Working closely with the Hospitality Manager in shaping and innovating the client's global hospitality and event experiences across a number of sports, including golf, Formula 1 and football
• Support with the management of the client hospitality and guest experience programme from planning (research and outreach) to execution (remote and occasionally on-the-ground)
• Responsibility for tracking and utilisation of contractual hospitality assets and ticket allocations
• Establish relationships with key rights holder s 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
• 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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