Event Account Executive

Responsibilities

• Own the development and execution of events and experiential marketing campaigns. Deliver excellence against assigned tasks and ensure client deliverables are being achieved.
• Liaise with and maintain regular contact with project team members and clients to ensure effective communication flow.
• Participate in and/or lead client meetings and presentations. Present ideas, findings and/or solutions as directed.
• Drive, manage and communicate status on projects from conception through launch. Trouble-shoot issues, recommend actionable solutions.
• Ensure program timelines and milestone documents are developed for each project and that next steps, deliverables and dates are being met.
• Communicate to and build relationships with clients. Update project team members on client discussion points, potential challenges, and/or new insights and learnings.
• Research, procure and price venues, talent, speakers and vendors for proposals/concepts. Provide recommendations that are on strategy, executable within the timeline and budget and that bring to life the concept in the best way.
• Provide options and recommendations for stated deliverable(s).
• Execute bid process, solicit quotes.
• Execute contract process; provide details to Client Services lead or project team member as necessary.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Marketing, Communications, Business or another related field a plus.
• Agency experience and/or event and experiential marketing experience is highly preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Must enjoy working and collaborating with teams.
• Must be proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Keynote.
• Must be willing to travel as needed.