Senior Event Executive

Verve are on the hunt for a stand out Senior Event Executive to fill a full time role in our Dublin HQ.

We are looking for an ambitious individual who wants to work on exciting national and international projects for a growing agency based in Dublin, and with offices in London and Amsterdam. 

It's a fast paced role with the ideal candidate having experience in event production and account management, as well as the ability to collaborate with creative and digital teams.

Key responsibilities

• Devising, planning and executing live world class event management projects for blue-chip corporate clients globally across a wide event spectrum to include; Conferences, Launches, Corporate Parties, Festival & Experiential Activations, Sport and Music Sponsorship, Employee Engagement, Brand Events, Large Forums, Award Ceremonies, etc.


• Effectively managing senior client relationships from concept development, through activation and post-event evaluation and delivering projects consistent with agency financial metrics


• Managing, leading and motivating an events team of agency colleagues


• Identifying and winning new business from existing and new agency clients.


• Collaborating effectively with senior management colleagues in developing relevant strategic and operational initiatives that complement Verve’s service offering and core corporate culture.


• Networking within the industry and enhancing Verve’s reputation as Ireland’s leading creative events agency amongst key stakeholders including : existing and prospective clients, suppliers, the international event management industry

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 2 years relatable agency experience 


• Ability to manage multiple, large scale projects simultaneously and deliver superior client service in a dynamic agency environment.


• Proven track record in conceptualising, creating, producing and executing world-class events, across a broad spectrum, for premium global brands.


• Can effectively manage, lead and mentor internal teams.


• Ability to effectively manage senior client relationships – up to c-suite level.


• Excellent presentation, communication and project management skills.


• Commercial acumen with strong business development skills.


• Excellent negotiation skills with clients and suppliers.business


• Ambition, energy, passion….and desire to have fun, love what you do !

Working with Verve

• Working with the best in the business


• Incredible benefits including Loyalty Month, healthcare & contributory pension


• Great company culture (really!).


• Year round CSR programmes and opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion programmes


• Fantastic office environment


• Sustainability Mandate (IS02012, 40001 & BCorp certified), Volunteering projects, CSR opportunities


• Active Social activities


• Pilates/yoga weekly


• Great opportunity to learn, continuous learning programme, MBAs, degrees, diplomas, certificates funded by Verve

Sustainability

We believe that businesses have a crucial role to play in addressing global challenges, and we are deeply committed to driving positive change through our work and our values. Verve is proudly ISO 20121, ISO 14001 and B-Corp certified, and is one of few event agencies to hold all of these certifications. We work hard to retain this certification and are always looking for new ways to be more sustainable in our workplace and in our events.

Diversity

We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy. Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is integral to Verve. We know that for our business to thrive and to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.