At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage the AV team for exciting events in a state-of-the-art venue.
- Company: Join a fantastic Events Management business with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, bonuses, private medical insurance, and more perks.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of innovative events and cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in live events AV management and strong interpersonal skills required.
The predicted salary is between 42500 - 47500 £ per year.
First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic Events Management business who are looking to recruit a Senior Venue AV Account Manager on a permanent basis due to growth. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new state of the art facility which opens in March 2026. Moreover, this is an opportunity to lead and manage the AV team in the Centre that is full of the latest large format LED screens and cutting-edge technology.
The venue will open with a large variety of spaces and our client will be providing technical production services to events of all sorts and sizes. These include gala dinners, corporate conferences and sporting events.
Success as a Senior Venue Account Manager requires a blend of leadership skills to direct and manage the AV team together with creativity and technical acumen to ensure that you provide customers with the optimum solution within their budget. Beyond technical prowess, the essence of this role lies in forging enduring relationships, especially with the venue’s in-house events team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the on-site AV team to optimise resources and coordinate activities with the venue’s sales team.
- Assist the venue’s events team with general AV advice and join client show rounds to discuss and share ideas about technical solutions.
- Provide clients with creative expertise, helping to develop concepts that enhance their events, then produce quotations and proposals for clients via the in-house events.
- Work with the in-house team to ensure that the correct resources are identified and booked for each event.
- Enhance existing relationships with both the venue’s events team and other venue personnel.
Requirements:
- Current experience working as live events AV Account Manager or Venue AV Manager.
- Demonstrable track record selling AV solutions to event clients.
- Previous experience as an event AV technician is essential.
- Naturally pro-active instincts, with a hunger for sales.
- A good understanding of corporate events.
- First class interpersonal skills – especially with regard to meeting management and written communications.
- Experience and familiarity with a CRM (would be helpful).
- Very good IT skills including competence with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Conference and Events Account Manager in London employer: First Military Recruitment Ltd
First Military Recruitment Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Located in Irvine, the company provides a generous benefits package, including 28 days of holiday, making it an attractive place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the electronic engineering field.
Contact Details:
First Military Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
