Account Manager - Events & Activations

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Dot Dot Dash are looking for an experienced, go-getter who is great at building relationships and working directly with clients to deliver amazing results to join their team as an Account Manager- Events & Activations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our continued success has meant that we're busier than ever! The Account Manager role with us is a mid-senior level position where the core purpose of the role is to deliver inspired events of all sizes including shopping centre events, major sporting events and product launch activities.

This opportunity gives you a creative licence to be innovative, hands-on and memorable to our clients and those that attend their events!

From initial client liaison to input into the creative concept all the way through to execution, you will have an unwavering desire to exceed your clients' expectations and will be responsible for:

• Development of concepts and creative
• Delivery of premium events to exceed client expectations
• Delegation and supervision of events team to execute events to the Dot Dot Dash expectation standards
• End-to-end co-ordination of events and development of run sheets etc.
• Budget management of events including supplier negotiation as required
• Creative responses and proposals for client briefs
• Development and maintenance of relationships with both existing and potential clients to increase business
• Development and maintenance of supplier relationships

ABOUT US

Dot Dot Dash is a dynamic agency delivering premium event experiences to an impressive portfolio of leading brands and major events including Victoria Racing Club, Westfield, Priceline and Chadstone The Fashion Capital.

We provide our clients with expertise in sponsorship, corporate hospitality and event management to deliver unique experiences and extraordinary results.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're after an experienced Event Manager who is a natural leader and has a proven track record of building strong client relationships and exceeding their expectations.

The individual needs to be driven and have already created a successful venture into the events industry.

We're also looking for someone who is exceptional at building strong relationships with clients, suppliers etc., has an existing network of reputable contacts and works with a professional attitude and approach.

A strong work-ethic along with immaculate presentation are also very important in this role.

Required knowledge and skills include:

• Previous experience working in a boutique events agency in an events administration/management role is a must
• Experience working with suppliers and custom builds
• Skilled at writing proposals, run sheets and briefs
• Highly focused, results oriented and has the ability to get things done
• Excellent attention to detail and methodical organisational skills including effective budget management and planning skills
• Can work well and deliver under pressure; effectively manage competing priorities
• Seeks solutions strategically where problems exist
• Is prepared to travel interstate for work commitments
• Has a valid Australian Drivers License 
• Preparedness to work weekends and evenings as required 
• Proven ability to use Adobe suite is favourable
• Bonus points if you are degree qualified in Event Management

If this sounds like you then we would be delighted to receive your application!

Please include a brief cover letter, highlighting:

• A short  personal intro to yourself
• The most memorable event you've created to date