Senior Account Manager (Original Events)

Kenes Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global event management company is seeking a Senior Account Manager to develop event brands and build strong partnerships. This fully remote position requires an entrepreneurial spirit, strategic mindset, and experience in project management. The ideal candidate can lead projects from ideation to execution and has a background in innovation or community building.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native English; additional languages are advantageous.
• 3-5 years in strategic project management, innovation, brand building, or community leadership.
• Experience in the tech/innovation ecosystem; experience in the sports sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and existing event brands, define vision and growth opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Manage full event lifecycle from budgeting to performance measurement.
• Serve as an internal ambassador for innovation.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Storytelling

Entrepreneurial mindset

Trend awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

CRM tools

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

Job Description:

This position is offered on a consultancy basis, with no employment relationship. It is fully remote.

At Kenes, we foster a family-like work environment within a global company. We value work-life balance and support personal well-being and professional growth. We empower our employees with knowledge and skills to advance their careers.

Join Kenes and embark on a rewarding journey where you’ll thrive both personally and professionally.

Job Summary: At Kenes Group, we organize conferences that build platforms for change, ideas, and engaged communities. With 60 years of experience, we launched Kenes Original Events, focusing on independent event brands at the intersection of knowledge, impact, and experience. Our flagship event, SPORTECH, unites leaders from sport, tech, and innovation sectors.

We are seeking a Senior Account Manager to further develop these initiatives. This role is not traditional sales or account management. We desire someone entrepreneurial, strategic, and a builder—someone who can transform concepts into brands. Backgrounds in strategy, innovation, marketing, partnerships, or community building are relevant. The ideal candidate is a connector, storyteller, and orchestrator who can lead projects from ideation to execution and deliver measurable impact.

Responsibilities

• Business & Strategy: Develop new and existing event brands, define vision, brand identity, revenue models, and growth opportunities. Conduct market research and trend analysis to identify opportunities. Create go-to-market and content strategies.
• Partnership & Ecosystem Building: Build strong relationships with stakeholders including partners, thought leaders, and content contributors. Act as a strategic partner to align event content with mutual goals.
• End-to-End Project Ownership: Manage full event lifecycle from budgeting to performance measurement. Coordinate with internal teams to ensure quality delivery. Oversee branding, audience engagement, and program curation.
• Thought Leadership & Impact: Serve as an internal ambassador for innovation within Kenes. Represent the company externally at industry events. Contribute to the evolution of Kenes Original Events through continuous learning and experimentation.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native English; additional languages are advantageous.
• 3–5 years in strategic project management, innovation, brand building, or community leadership.
• Experience in the tech/innovation ecosystem; experience in sports sector is a plus.
• Proven ability to launch initiatives from scratch.

Skills & Mindset

• Entrepreneurial, creative, independent—able to own projects end-to-end.
• Excellent interpersonal and storytelling skills.
• Strategic thinker with trend awareness.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, multicultural teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with project management or CRM tools is a plus.