Account Executive - Creative Agency

Event Academy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Event Academy is seeking an Account Executive to join its Client Experience team in London. This is an excellent step for someone early in their events career to grow project management, client services and event delivery skills within a fast-paced agency environment.

You will work alongside experienced account managers and directors, supporting live, virtual and hybrid events across multiple sectors and brands, with a clear path toward an Account Manager role.

Qualifications

• Some experience in events, client services, hospitality, marketing, or an agency environment through employment, internships, placements or volunteering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when working with budgets and documentation.
• Eager to learn, take feedback and develop professionally.
• A collaborative team player who remains adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of client accounts and event projects.
• Assist with client communications, status reports, meeting notes and project updates.
• Help review client briefs and contribute to proposals and presentations.
• Track project budgets, process purchase orders and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with suppliers, venues and internal teams to ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Monitor project changes and elevate issues where required.
• Support new business pitches through research and presentation preparation.
• Attend and assist with live events in the UK and internationally as needed.
• Build knowledge of client brands, event delivery and agency operations.

Skills

Event management

Client services

Project coordination

Budget tracking

Education

Event Academy graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

To apply for this role, you must be a graduate of the Event Academy.

Account Executive (Events Agency)
Location: London (Hybrid)
Job Type: Permanent

About the Role

A leading events agency is seeking an enthusiastic Account Executive to join its Client Experience team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone in the early stages of their events career who is keen to develop their project management, client services, and event delivery skills within a fast-paced agency environment.

Working alongside experienced Account Managers and Directors, you'll support the successful delivery of a wide variety of live, virtual and hybrid events across multiple sectors and brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of client accounts and event projects.

• Assist with client communications, status reports, meeting notes and project updates.

• Help review client briefs and contribute to proposals and presentations.

• Track project budgets, process purchase orders and maintain accurate records.

• Liaise with suppliers, venues and internal teams to ensure projects stay on schedule.

• Monitor project changes and elevate issues where required.

• Support new business pitches through research and presentation preparation.

• Attend and assist with live events in the UK and internationally as needed.

• Build knowledge of client brands, event delivery and agency operations.

About You

• Some experience in events, client services, hospitality, marketing, or an agency environment through employment, internships, placements or volunteering.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when working with budgets and documentation.

• Eager to learn, take feedback and develop professionally.

• A collaborative team player who remains adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

• Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working model based in London.

• Opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of brands and event formats.

• Clear progression pathway into an Account Manager role.

• Ongoing training, development and exposure to international events.

• Inclusive and supportive working environment committed to wellbeing, sustainability and diversity.

Ideal for: A recent graduate or aspiring event professional looking to gain agency experience and build a long-term career in event management and client services.