Job Details

The Company:

This Company is one of Australia's leading event suppliers. They have provided world-class event and exhibition solutions for an incredibly diverse range of clients. They are looking for an experienced Account Manager to join their Melbourne team to offer seamless services for their clients. 

Position Terms:

• Full-time Permanent Role
• Working 5 Days a Week in the Office
• Previous experience working as an Account Coordinator or Manager within the Exhibition and/or Events Industry is essential

The Role:

The Account Manager role reports to State VIC Manager and is responsible for the sales and promotion of products and services to new and existing clients, through the successful implementation of agreed strategies and account management of exhibitions and events. The Account Manager is a relationship-based role, with a focus on fostering positive client relationships and making abstract decisions.

Key Responsibilities include;

• Managing a portfolio of existing clients identifying and developing
• Sourcing and managing new business and new clients from exhibitions and other avenues.
• Ensure profitability and cost-effective quotations and proposals are completed accurately and on time meeting all client needs.
• Responsible for liaising with Account Coordinators, Project Managers, Operations and event organisers to ensure client and exhibition requirements are met.
• Provide input into the budget process for exhibitions.
• Maximise show revenue by increasing furniture revenue and other company products including custom stands.
• Liaise and work with the operation department to deliver events in the most cost-effective manner.
• Build client and venue relationships and attend networking functions when required

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will have previous experience working as an Account Manager or Coordinator within the Exhibition and/or Events Industry. Strong relationship building skills with a variety of different clients is essential. This role is suitable for a go-getter and relationship-based Account Manager.

• Strong customer service and client relationship management skills.
• Operational savviness and the ability to deliver events on-site.
• Has sound knowledge of MS Products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a larger team.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel occasionally travel interstate for events when required.
• Ability to work outside of normal hours and weekends for events when required.
• Ability to work from the office 5 days a week, located in Port Melbourne.

For more information regarding event positions follow us on LinkedIn and/or Facebook at Apex Event Recruitment

If this role doesn't fit but if you are interested in Events positions in Australia, then please register your resume through our website:  www.apexeventrecruitment.com.au

Please note that this role will be subject to background checks and you must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.