Quintessentially

Account Director Event Production 

INTRODUCTION TO QUINTESSENTIALLY 

Quintessentially, the world’s leading luxury lifestyle group, truly understands and connects with the global HNW & UHNW community via a network of 60 offices around the world. Dedicated to delivering an exceptional and discerning service for our members, combined with, connecting the most prestigious brands to this hard-to-reach consumer. 

Quintessentially’s award-winning international event division is renowned for its creative flair and cutting-edge design. Quintessentially has a widespread reputation for creativity, service excellence and integrity. The company is appointed to produce seamless bespoke events around the world, working across corporate to private sectors, and are notably specialists in the luxury sector. 

Quintessentially USA is looking for an experienced and ambitious Account Director, Event Producer with a proven track record of managing corporate and brand events for a minimum of 10 years. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years’ experience producing events. If you are an experienced, motivated and ideas driven individual with a desire to deliver high-end events for some of the world’s top international brands as well as private clients, we would like to hear from you. 

JOB SUMMARY 

Reporting to the Head of the Agency, the successful candidate will mainly be responsible for conceiving, planning, producing, and delivering events across the US. 

HOURS OF WORK 

Contractual hours are from 09:30 to 18:00 Monday to Friday 

However, it may be the case that in order to fulfil the duties of the role, different or additional hours may be necessary. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Client service lead for key account, receiving and initiating complex briefs for US wide event activations. 
• Support senior management with new business meetings – present and receive briefs. 
• Prepare pitch proposals and formulate first draft budgets. 
• Execute a wide range of events including product launches, exhibition stands, conferences and dinners for one of our main corporate accounts. Additional support may be required to deliver cross-sector events for other clients including private events and weddings, where applicable. 
• Fully manage events from conceptualisation to execution, to include creative development, venue sourcing, design and décor production, AV and technical management, entertainment and catering management, pre- and on-site event logistics and team management. 
• Responsible for event budgets from draft to reconciliation, ensuring events are meticulously managed and delivered on target to meet client expectations and company profit margin. 
• Maintain knowledge of key trends and event content to keep all solutions fresh, innovative, and exciting. 
• Ensure the best suppliers have been sourced and are engaged at best preferential rates. 
• Manage third party suppliers such as production teams and caterers in planning and onsite. 
• Manage more junior team members with project planning and budget management. 
• Resource and manage busy events calendar for key account. 
• Liaise with Quintessentially HQ (London) key account lead to ensure best practise / new processes are shared. 

Experience Required: 

• Minimum of 10+ years’ of event experience 
• Minimum 5 years in an Agency environment 
• Strong interpersonal skills with a ‘can-do’ attitude. 
• Strong commercial acumen, proven experience in driving profit and organized growth with teams, suppliers, and existing clients. 
• Trustworthy, discrete, and sensitive to clients’ needs at all times. 
• Creative capability to contribute event ideas to pitches and create pitch documents. 
• Creative problem solver and good organisational skills with attention to detail. 
• Deep understanding of (interpreting) business objectives into event-based solutions. 
• Thrives from a fast paced, ever-changing environment. 
• Outstanding project management and negotiation skills. 
• Ability to multi-task within a high-pressured environment. 
• A passion for events and delivering service excellence. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. 

Additional Requirements: 

• Travel will be required for this role. 

BENEFITS 

• Healthcare, Dental & Vision. Company contribution provided 
• Unlimited days PTO, Accrued over the course of a year 
• Birthday Allowance, take your birthday off on us 
• 401, available in 2nd year of employment 
• Friday happy hour activities 
• International Days: The ability to work from another Hub office for up to 5 days per year 

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Quintessentially is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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