Account Executive

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We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Account Executive to support on one of the largest motorsports accounts in the industry. Working across six global motorsports properties, the role will support the wider account team as we deliver best in class events and hospitality for our client. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for international events, with excellent organizational skills.

You will be Responsible for:

Supporting the account team in management and administration of the client’s six motorsports programmes, with a focus on supporting event requests through the booking portal, management of programme collateral and logistics, and providing on-site support as required throughout the year, specifically:

  • Account administration including ownership of status documents, monthly reporting, stock, collateral and travel management

  • Management of hospitality booking & registration portal including answering and assisting on any and all client, stakeholder and guest enquiries

  • Supporting the creation and allocation of marketing assets

  • Research and management of suppliers, from branding, to accommodation and transport

  • Management of guest information on a dedicated booking portal and interpreting reports to determine all event logistics & reports: rooming lists, guest lists, guest itineraries, food and beverage lists

  • Manage guest information updates and communicate to relevant managers (Transportation, Hotel, F&B, Tickets, etc.)

  • Support in planning and managing global hospitality programmes remotely and on-site

  • On-site event delivery including guest liaison, supplier management and team support

  • Post event reporting

  • Turning your hand to support the team deliver whichever motorsport event is coming up, doing it with a smile and learning on the way!

Qualifications

This could be your next right move if:

  • You pay attention to the details and anything worth doing is worth doing right every single time. You stay focused and nothing gets missed.

  • You think on your feet and use your initiative. You like learning new things and can quickly adapt when things change

  • You communicate clearly. You can write well, you speak in an engaging way and can explain your thoughts and ideas succinctly

  • You thrive on working on a number of projects at any one time.

  • You’re a natural at building rapport with just about anyone at any level in an organisation.

  • You enjoy solving problems and finding creative solutions to difficult challenges.

  • You have the ability to collaborate across disciplines, departments and client’s additional agency partners.

  • You like helping other people succeed. You enjoy teaching other people something and are a real team player.

  • You are patient, level headed and cool under pressure.

  • You have a passion for motorsports and a great knowledge of the key events, teams and drivers

Organisation: 
Octagon