Client Account Manager - System Venues (12 month FTC)

Ticketmaster; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ticketmaster UK is seeking a Client Account Manager - System Venues for locations in London, Manchester or Glasgow. The role focuses on managing system venue clients, proactively delivering customer-focused account management to meet business objectives.

Reporting to the Team Leader- System Venues, you will build strong client relationships, drive opportunities, and ensure accurate event information and smooth on-sales across venues and channels. 12-month FTC, full-time position.

Qualifications

• IT literate – Windows Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proven experience in the ticketing industry
• Knowledge of Ticketmaster systems is preferable

Responsibilities

• Satisfy, retain and develop client relationships with venues and promoters while providing system support and query resolution.
• Develop and maintain understanding of each client’s business needs and identify new business opportunities or efficiencies.
• Regularly review and update client information and service charges with the Client Services Manager.
• Monitor and control available ticket inventory to maximise retail potential.
• Take ownership of each event on-sale and be present for the on-sale period as directed.
• Ensure event information is accurate and accessible across sales channels before and during events.
• Notify internal departments of cancelled/amended events and assist customer services with affected customers.
• Promote high levels of customer service and work across departments (Sales, Marketing, Event Operations).
• Produce weekly client sales activity reports as directed by management.
• Plan and manage event day box offices at venues and green-field sites.

Skills

IT literacy

Ticketing experience

Ticketmaster systems

Job description

Job Summary:

Location : London, Manchester or Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Division : Ticketmaster UK

Line Manager: Team Leader- System Venues

Contract Terms: 12-month FTC, Full-Time

THE TEAM

The Client Account Management Team is responsible for the day-to-day management of our client relationships.

THE JOB

The Client Account Manager - System Venues focuses on, but is not limited to, handling our system venue clients. Providing a pro-active, customer and business-focused Client Account Management solution across Ticketmaster’s client base, whilst always promoting the highest standards of customer service. The overall aim of this role is to achieve the operational, financial, and business objectives of the Company.

Ticketmaster UK, part of Live Nation Entertainment is the largest live entertainment company in the world, consisting of five businesses: concert promotion and venue operations, sponsorship, ticketing solutions, ecommerce, and artist management. Live Nation Entertainment seeks to innovate and enhance the live entertainment experience for artists and fans: before, during and after the show.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Satisfy, retain and develop client relationships by ensuring good levels of communication with venues and promoters whilst providing system support and query resolution.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of each client’s business needs whilst identifying potential new business opportunities or improved efficiencies through the application of new technologies or operational practices.
• Regularly review and update all client information/deal sheets in conjunction with the Client Services Manager to include contractual information and service charges applied therein.
• Effectively monitor and control available ticket inventory with a view to maximising its retail potential.
• Take ownership of, and responsibility for, each event on-sale to include being present for the duration of the on-sale period as directed by the Client Services management.
• Ensure that all event related information is accurate, up to date & accessible across all sales channels e.g. Contact Centre, IVR, and e-commerce platforms, prior to on-sale and during the life cycle of each event.
• Take ownership of, and responsibility for, notifying internal departments of all cancelled/amended events to include, but not limited to, assisting customer services in identification of affected customers if needed and agreed communication procedures.
• Develop and maintain effective teamwork within the department across genres, and between the various departments and premises of the Company to include, but not limited to, Sales, Client Marketing, Event Programming and Customer Service teams, and Event Operations.
• Ensure that all event related information is communicated accurately and in a way that ensures that the information is clearly received and easily understood by all relevant parties (internal and external).
• Manage, process and respond to all in-bound client related communications in an efficient and courteous manner whilst adhering to service level agreements (internal/external)
• Produce for review, a weekly report of client sales activity as directed by the Team Leader or Client Services Manager.
• Plan and manage event day box offices (venue based and ‘green field’ sites) as directed by the Client Services Manager.
• Promote, and offer, the highest level of customer service standards at all times to both internal and external customer.
• Recognize and embrace the operational requirements of the Account Management Team through a flexible approach towards hours of work and location of duties to include participation in a shift system of work as directed by the Client Services Manager.
• Seek ways in which to continuously improve personal, team and business performance and to strive for cost-effectiveness.
• Assist with, and contribute to, the day-to-day administration of the Account Management Team under the guidance of the Client Services Managers.
• Comply with all Company policies as directed by Human Resources to include, but not limited to, the Company’s Health and Safety Policy.
• Ensure that a clean, tidy, safe, and secure working environment is maintained at all times.
• Ensure that all materials and resources are effectively and efficiently utilized to minimize waste and reduce costs.
• Represent the Company, as required, at functions, events, and PR visits whilst ensuring that all business-related topics and agendas are communicated to relevant managers and Directors.
• Undertake any other relevant duties which fall under the general scope of this role as directed by your immediate Line Manager or a Director of the Company

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS)

• I.T. literate -Windows Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Proven experience in the Ticketing Industry
• Knowledge of Ticketmaster systems is preferable

YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS)

• A highly motivated and conscientious individual
• Excellent communication, inter-personal and customer care skills
• A pro-active nature to include a flexible approach to hours of work and location of duties
• Ability to use self-initiative as well as work within a team
• Excellent time management skills
• A calm, patient, and professional manner
• Confident telephone manner
• Confident in dealing with the public face to face
• Good organizational skills, with a high level of attention to detail

LIFE AT TICKETMASTER

We are proud to be a part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live entertainment company.

Our vision at Ticketmaster is to connect people around the world to the live events they love. As the world’s largest ticket marketplace and the leading global provider of enterprise tools and services for the live entertainment business, we are uniquely positioned to successfully deliver on that vision.

We do it all with an intense passion for Live and an inspiring and diverse culture driven by accessible leaders, attentive managers, and enthusiastic teams. If you’re passionate about live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.

Our work is guided by our values:

Reliability - We understand that fans and clients rely on us to power their live event experiences, and we rely on each other to make it happen.

Teamwork - We believe individual achievement pales in comparison to the level of success that can be achieved by a team

Integrity - We are committed to the highest moral and ethical standards on behalf of the countless partners and stakeholders we represent

Belonging - We are committed to building a culture in which all people can be their authentic selves, have an equal voice and opportunities to thrive

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Ticketmaster recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Ticketmaster may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. Ticketmaster may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support application screening and assessment. All hiring decisions are made with human review.

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