Senior Account Manager (Original Events)

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative global company is seeking a Senior Account Manager to lead strategic initiatives and elevate impactful events. This fully remote role emphasizes a family-like work environment, encouraging professional growth and work-life balance. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset, entrepreneurial drive, and a passion for building partnerships. Responsibilities include managing projects from conception to execution, developing business plans, and fostering stakeholder relationships. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to inspiring innovation and creating meaningful experiences in the tech and sports sectors.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in partner/client account management, ideally in a project-driven environment.
• Experience in tech or sports industry is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop business plans and identify market gaps for new events.
• Manage budgets and collaborate with internal teams for delivery.
• Build and maintain long-term partnerships with stakeholders.

Skills

Account Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM Systems (Salesforce or similar)

Job description

Job Title: Senior Account Manager (Original Events), GB

Client:

Location: GB, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 8ce6abbfdaf9

Job Views: 8

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

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, emphasizing work-life balance and professional growth. We empower employees with knowledge and skills to advance their careers.

Kenes Group, with 60 years of experience, organizes conferences that inspire innovation and build communities. Our initiatives include Kenes Original Event and SPORTECH, a platform at the intersection of sports, technology, and innovation.

We seek a Senior Account Manager with a strategic mindset, entrepreneurial drive, and passion for partnerships to elevate these initiatives. This role involves owning projects from conception to execution, shaping brand identities, building strategic partnerships, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful experiences.

Responsibilities:

1. Business & Strategy: Develop business plans, identify market gaps, create launch roadmaps, and set performance metrics for new events like SPORTECH.
2. Stakeholder Relationship Management: Build and maintain long-term partnerships, act as a strategic advisor, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
3. Project Ownership & Execution: Manage budgets, collaborate with internal teams for delivery, oversee branding, programming, and content.
4. Leadership & Innovation: Share insights internally, contribute to business development, mentor junior staff, and represent Kenes at industry events.

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of success in partner/client account management, preferably in a project-driven environment.
• Experience or familiarity with the tech industry; sports background is a strong advantage.
• Entrepreneurial, creative, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects independently.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in fast-paced, cross-cultural environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems (Salesforce or similar).
• Native or near-native English; additional European languages are a plus.

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