Job Description

Salary:

42,500 - 47,500 subject to experience

Location:

Olympia International Convention Centre

Package:

Up to 55,000 with commission and bonus

Company Overview

We started our journey back in 1989 and have grown to become a beacon of excellence in the corporate events industry. From mesmerizing technical productions to ingenious creative services, we redefine event experiences. Our footprint spans the continent, with bases in the UK, servicing events in northern Europe, and in Spain, servicing events in southern Europe.

We don't just understand technology; it is embedded into everything we do. Our prowess in leveraging technology elevates client experiences and propels us to continuously refine every facet of our operations. At Aztec, innovation fuels our passion. We are relentless in crafting groundbreaking solutions for events, ensuring each encounter resonates with the brand, aligns with the message, and captivates its audience.

Job Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the brand-new Olympia International Convention Centre which opens in March 2026. Moreover, this is an opportunity to lead and manage the AV team in the Centre that is full of the latest large format LED screens and cutting-edge technology.

The venue will open with a large variety of spaces and we will provide technical production services to events of all sorts and sizes. These include gala dinners, corporate conferences and sporting events.

Success as a Senior Venue Account Manager requires a blend of leadership skills to direct and manage the AV team together with creativity and technical acumen to ensure that we provide our customers with the optimum solution within their budget.

Beyond technical prowess, the essence of this role lies in forging enduring relationships, especially with the venue's in-house events team. Your ability to foster trust and rapport will be the cornerstone of your success.

As a testament to your contributions, we offer an enticing salary complemented by an uncapped commission package, recognising and rewarding your dedication to exceeding expectations.

Join us on this exhilarating journey where every connection, every solution, paves the way for unparalleled success.

Responsibilities

You will manage the on-site AV team to optimise resources and coordinate activities with the venue's sales team. You will assist the venue's events team with general AV advice and join client show rounds to discuss and share ideas about technical solutions. You will provide clients with creative expertise, helping to develop concepts that enhance their events, then produce quotations and proposals for clients via the in-house events team. You will work with the in-house team and Aztec HQ to ensure that the correct resources are identified and booked for each event Using your well-honed personal skills, you will enhance existing relationships both the venue's events team and other venue personnel.

What we're looking for

Are you a proactive self-starter, with self-evident presentation and negotiation skills, capable of offering creative, comprehensive, client-centric solutions? Are you a leader that has successfully managed teams?

We would expect you to have the following:

Current experience working as live events AV Account Manager or Venue AV Manager Demonstrable track record selling AV solutions to event clients Previous experience as an event AV technician is essential. This might be with a venue, as an employee of an events AV company or as a freelance events AV technician. Naturally pro-active instincts, with a hunger for sales A good understanding of corporate events Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to prioritise First class interpersonal skills - especially with regard to meeting management and written communications Experience and familiarity with a CRM (would be helpful) Very good IT skills including competence with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
If the above sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

Benefits include a generous commission and bonus scheme, private medical insurance, EV car scheme, buy/sell holiday scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity, season ticket loans & free railcard, flexible working hours subject to the needs of the role, training and development, Bike2Work scheme and contributory pension scheme.

"Diversity is the art of thinking independently together." Malcom Forbes

Aztecare committed equal opportunities employers and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy and maternity. We believe that our differences make us stronger, so be yourself and help us to ignite the potential of our forward-thinking mix of people. We believe in our people and give them the freedom to make informed decisions. Social and environmental responsibility is ingrained into our mindset and underpins everything we do.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 42,500.00-47,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:

London W14 8UX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

live events AV Account Manager: 2 years (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person