Lead AV Technician

Technical Live Events Manager London £45,000 – £50,000 + Benefits Package Our client is a leading event production provider who are looking for a Technical Events Manager to act as the technical and commercial interface between clients and a prestigious hotel / venue. This is a hands-on, client-facing role combining AV technical expertise, account management and sales leadership. You’ll own the end-to-end technical delivery of conferences and events, ensuring outstanding service and identifying opportunities to grow revenue. What you’ll be doing Be the main technical point of contact for venue clients from enquiry to event delivery Design, prepare, rig and de-rig AV solutions alongside technicians Proactively engage clients pre-event to understand requirements and propose technical solutions Build standard event designs and visuals to help clients envision their events Maximise revenue through upselling production, video and technical services Maintain strong relationships with hotel sales, banqueting and front-of-house teams Manage sales files, reporting, capture rate discussions and client feedback Create systems to track equipment movements, quotations and turnover Support tender processes and large-scale events Lead, schedule and delegate effectively to on-site technicians What we’re looking for Strong background in AV / technical event production Proven experience in a venue-based technical or events management role Commercial mindset with a track record of upselling services Excellent organisation, communication and client management skills Comfortable leading technicians and working on live events