Senior Account Manager

POSITION / TITLE : SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER LOCATION : RIYADH DEPARTMENT : GLOBAL CORPORATE ACCOUNTS REPORTS TO : STRATEGIC ACCOUNT DIRECTOR

Are you a Senior Account Manager within the Live Events Industry looking for your next challenge? Perhaps you are an Account Manager looking to progress your career?

Spiro are currently recruiting a Senior Account Manager to join our Corporate Accounts team. The Senior Account Manager will partner with the client in meeting objectives and exceeding client expectations by delivering best-in-class service, providing proactive solutions, quality construction, products and services on-time and on-budget.

Key activities and responsibilities

Manage tactical activities pertaining to clients’ exhibit program and associated projects. Develop a strong understanding of clients’ products, services, exhibition practices, workflow procedures and ongoing marketing goals. Coordinate activities of GES 3rd party vendors and clients outside agencies. Working with designers, develop project specifications and obtain estimates. Prepare detailed project cost proposals and present to clients. Manage GES and 3rd party production, show service and logistics details prior to the show including coordinating Design, Estimating, Project Management, Transport, I&D and Show Services to ensure budgets, timelines and deliverables are achieved. Travel to show venue to supervise construction, fulfil client requirements for show-site support through to dismantling as required.

Relationships

You will be required to develop and maintain positive and progressive working relationships both internally and externally, in order to facilitate growth and integration across the business.

Salary

This role offers a competitive salary, dependent on experience. We operate a reward strategy based on our team members receiving a salary that best reflects their experience and skill level.

Hours of work

37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday and weekends as required. Must be able to travel overseas as required.

Annual leave

Our holiday entitlement is 30 calendar days (23 working days) per annum plus statutory holidays declared by private sector.

Criteria

We require a CV and covering letter to accompany your application for this role. Please ensure that you clearly explain how you meet the criteria listed below. In your evidence for how you meet the criteria, you could refer to experience in a similar role (or a related field), or relevant transferable skills that you have. Candidates must be prepared to expect moderate travel - up to 35%.

Qualification

5+ years’ experience working within marketing, events and exhibitions industry. 3+ years’ accounts management experience. Experience working in an agency environment. Experience working with creative / design teams. Outstanding client facing and negotiation skills. Successful track record of building outstanding client relationships. Ability to work under pressure and manage stress. Experienced working with Fortune 500 brands. High level of self-motivation, discretion, diligence, and attention to detail. Highly organised with exceptional administrative skills. Excellent communication skills. Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

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