The posting
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a KEA Account Manager - Event Agency based in United States.
This role is focused on growing strategic client relationships and expanding business across the North American market. You will act as a senior client advisor, building trust with key stakeholders while identifying opportunities to strengthen partnerships and increase revenue. The position combines account leadership, commercial strategy, relationship management, and business development within a fast-paced event and experiential environment. You will work across markets and cultures, collaborating with international teams and leveraging a global client network to create new opportunities. Strong commercial judgment and financial awareness will be essential as you manage account performance, budgets, profitability, and negotiations. The role is ideal for a proactive relationship builder who thrives on ownership, ambiguity, and delivering high-quality client outcomes.
Accountabilities:
- Grow and develop strategic client accounts by strengthening partnerships, identifying opportunities, and driving sustainable revenue growth.
- Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and serve as a strategic advisor throughout the client lifecycle.
- Develop newly established North American accounts into long-term partnerships by building relationships at VP and C-suite levels and identifying opportunities to expand services.
- Lead account planning, commercial discussions, contract negotiations, and strategic conversations while balancing client value with commercial objectives.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities across North America by leveraging international client relationships and collaborating with global account directors.
- Monitor account performance, financial results, budgets, and profitability, using data and insights to inform commercial decisions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure client expectations, quality standards, and business objectives are consistently met.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, introduce smarter ways of working, and leverage AI, automation, and technology where appropriate.
- Maintain strong communication across markets and cultures while supporting the growth of the North American business.
- Take ownership of challenges, raise concerns proactively, and help teams navigate changing priorities while maintaining strong client relationships.
- 5+ years of experience managing and growing key client accounts within an event, experiential, communications, or creative agency environment.
- Proven ability to build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities for account development and revenue growth.
- Strong commercial acumen, including experience managing budgets, profitability, and contract negotiations.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior-level clients and internal teams.
- Experience guiding cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities without compromising quality.
- Comfortable using data, insights, and reporting to support client and commercial decisions.
- Experience understanding and managing P&L performance and collaborating effectively with Finance teams.
- Strong ownership mindset, with the ability to remain calm, adaptable, and solutions-focused in ambiguous or high-pressure situations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Experience working with clients across North America and Europe is preferred.
- Experience with international or cross-cultural teams is a plus.
- Familiarity with AI or automation tools and an interest in improving processes are valued.
- Additional language skills are a plus.
- Fully remote working opportunity in the United States.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus.
- Home office and technology stipend.
- Lunch vouchers.
- International career opportunities.
- Annual global company offsite.
- Supportive, collaborative colleagues and a people-focused culture.
- Opportunities to work with international clients, teams, and markets.
- Inclusive environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
- Culture focused on continuous learning, accountability, collaboration, and professional development.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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