ABOUT US
We are a globally acclaimed people agency, but we are more than an agency— we are the industry-leading staffing partner that transforms connections between people and brands into unforgettable experiences.
Award-Winning Excellence: Standing tall as an industry leader, Elevate redefines brand-consumer relationships with positive human connections and high-impact experiences.
Global Presence: With strategic offices in London, Paris, Berlin, Atlanta, and LA and a network of partner agencies spanning the globe, Elevate is your unparalleled global events staffing agency. Our partnerships include collaborations with industry giants such as Formula 1, Meta, Disney, Coca-Cola, Octagon, Jack Morton, On Location, and more.
Innovation: Elevate doesn't just keep up; we lead the way in staffing, using innovation and insight to create extraordinary moments.
More Than Staffing: Elevate goes beyond staffing. ESG and DEI are at the absolute forefront of everything we do. Our industry-leading, data-driven reporting tool, Impact, provides real-time insights backed by over 250 individual data points empowering brands to understand and connect with their consumers.
ELEVATING PEOPLE & PURPOSE
As a people-centric agency, we pride ourselves on the authenticity and individuality of our team—a true reflection of our People-People Company Value. Our commitment to Elevating Purpose goes beyond words, with concrete actions in our social and environmental initiatives. We firmly believe in the importance of inclusive organisations, and the staffing industry, and we're proud to be at the forefront of this movement.
Fairness is at our core. We believe in hiring the best person for the job and valuing our team's diverse mix of cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences. We absolutely welcome applications from anyone with a disability and ask you to indicate if you require any adjustments during the interview or application process so we can support you.
THE ROLE
An exciting role for an experienced Senior Account Manager within a fast-paced promotional staffing agency. If you’ve got solid experience in handling both large and smaller detailed staffing & event projects in a range of formats, then this could be for you. This is a great opportunity for anyone with strong management skills with a head for problem solving & quality staffing solutions.
How your role links to Elevate’s four core values:
1. People, People – building a bridge between the clients and field staff, ensuring relationship building in every direction is at the heart of everything we do
2. Elevation – each project should be evaluated and learned from, to ensure we are elevating each project we do with a client to make it the best it can possibly be
3. Take Pride – We are a people business, so take pride in the fact that you will be working within the biggest cog in the wheel. Our reputation should be built on the excellent work that we take pride in doing.
4. Better Together – The work we put in should be divided and conquered between the team. The role of a senior member of the team here is to encourage this collaboration
This role is a maternity cover position so is initially on a fixed term contract from March – end of December 2025. This role operates in a hybrid environment, you will be required to work from our offices in London (Shoreditch) 3 days per week.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Building and maintenance of strong client relationships from brief, taking through to project delivery & evaluation
* Develop client satisfaction and retention through regular contact, face to face meetings and social occasions
* Understand client’s markets and competitor activity to add specific insight in dealing with all client queries
* Interrogate briefs, ask relevant questions, and if applicable offer advice on how to improve a campaign
* Identify opportunities within existing clients
* Demonstrate good persuasion skills when upselling Elevate Impact to clients
* Compile all project reporting and complete campaign analysis presentations
* Manage junior members of the team & ensure quality control
* Manage your own time and the time of others who are working with you on projects
* Motivate your team ensuring they have the opportunity to learn and develop account handling skills
* Supplier management – including briefing, price negotiation & management
* Management and direction of campaign logistics & confidently brief others
* Tight financial management and production & control of campaign budgets to ensure margins are achieved and closely monitored
* Understanding of company financial systems including mark-up, invoicing, budget reconciliation, POs etc
* Support your line manager in responding to complex briefs & compiling relevant pitch documents and accompanying budgets
* Present Elevate Creds / Pitches as required
* Proactively research the variety of environments, mechanics, logistics and activity feasibility
REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS
* Well-developed interpersonal skills and experience in interacting with clients.
* A first-class listener and communicator, with great organizational and troubleshooting skills.
* Confident presenter able to present to clients in a professional manner
* Solid commercial awareness & a strong financial acumen – intermediate Excel skills essential.
* Experiential agency or promotional staffing agency experience at an AM (minimum 2yrs)/SAM level.
* Proven account management and client development skills.
* Excellent presenting skills.
* Proven experience in managing a team and assisting in the progression of juniors
* Excellent time management, numeracy skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to work as a team with senior stakeholders, whilst also supporting the management of junior members of the team
SALARY AND BENEFITS
This role offers a salary between £40,000 – £45,000 per annum depending on experience.
Elevate also has an incredible benefits package covering health and wellbeing, work environment and culture, development and financial support. Some of our benefits include:
* Private healthcare
* Annual bonus opportunity
* Class pass subscription
* Contribution to fitness kit
* Flexible working opportunities – hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office
* Contributions to your home office environment
* Summer and winter company parties
* A very competitive holiday allowance
* Charity and volunteering days
* A mentoring programme
* Access to therapy and mental health first aiders
* Financial advice
* Pension scheme
* Perkbox access
Job description is not all inclusive. Elevate reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.
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