Event Key Account Manager

We are looking for an experienced agency Event Key Account Manager to join our team in Riyadh, KSA. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others and a drive to provide exceptional customer service, and can do project management, Applicants should have experience and knowledge in the events and advertising, media and PR fields.

The role is fast-paced and challenging, with room for growth and progression. You will be required to work closely with the creative directors and traffic managers assisting with the day-to- day management of client requests.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible as the lead point of contact for all matters specific to assigned client experiential and event marketing programs
• Generate sales among client accounts including upsetting and cross-selling
• You will able to develop a trusted advisor relationship with key accounts, customer stakeholders and executives, plus all relevant vendors and develops and maintains long relationships with clients.
• Manage projects within client relationships, working to carry out client goals while meeting company goals, from brief to delivery.
• Makes sure clients receive requested products and services on time.
• Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to client needs and objectives.
• You can communicate clearly the progress of monthly/quarterly client and internal initiatives and forecast and track key account metrics, providing suggestions for areas of improvement.
• You will prepare follow-up event recaps after each client event. Identify and grow opportunities with client – both for current projects and potential new campaigns.
• Coordinate event logistics with a high-level of attention to detail to provide to the client and also to the field marketing team.
• Maintain and manage with care client budgets and actively participate in team meetings – including regular staff meetings, briefing, plus brainstorming, project development and review sessions.
• You will do upsell and cross sale.

Qualification & Skills:

• Service oriented style with professional presentation skills
• Effective in providing exceptional customer service
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• An excellent problem solver and a multitasker
• Management skills
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to take initiatives without being prompted and possess excellent budgeting and analytical skills.
• Strong Sales Skills
• Strong Project management Skills
• Task Originated
• Self-driven
• Result driven
• Accountability
• Pro active
• Creative problem solver
• Fast Learner
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to analyses and gain insights from data
• Strong time management skills
• Friendly, enthusiastic and approachable manner is a must.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft office tools - Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Passion and curiosity for understanding the audience and brands of our client.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong admin skill

To succeed in this position, candidates should have the following:

• Bachelors Graduate
• 3-year experience in Advertising or event agency
• Knowledge, experience and a background within the digital marketplace is an advantage
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• A strong understanding of the full digital spectrum, including Software development, Apps. PPC, SEO, CMS, Social Media and Google AdWords is an advantage
• Personable and approachable communicator
• Tech savvy – if you aren’t familiar with a certain piece of software, it doesn’t take you long to figure it out
• You are comfortable analyzing and handling large amounts of data
• You are passionate for self-development
• Demonstrated passion in marketing or communications
• You are generous, purposeful, innovative, fearless and authentic
• A strong communicator with attention to detail
• You harness fundamental business writing skills
• You desire to be a subject matter expert and believe in being the champion for both your agency and your client’s brand
• You are solutions oriented and resourceful

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)