Account Executive

Company DescriptionThe LIONS brand is probably most synonymous with Cannes Lions, The International Festival of Creativity, the definitive meeting place for the global creative communications and advertising community. It's five days of inspiration, aspiration, unlimited magic and potential. The Festival has been championing creative excellence since 1954 with the goal of providing a global destination and the definitive benchmark for creativity that drives progress.LIONS is going through an exciting time as it's recently repositioned as The Home of Creativity, supporting those in the business of creativity at every step of their journeys with an extended portfolio of new advisory, learning and intelligence services. Our purpose is to drive progress through creativity for an incredibly diverse and talented global creative community.You will join a team of change makers. The team's purpose is to champion change to create the most powerful global creative community and drive growth for the brand.LIONS is part of Informa Festivals.Job DescriptionThis position is based in our 605 Third Ave, NYC office on a hybrid schedule.The LIONS Commercial Partnerships team is seeking an Account Executive to join our team. This role will report directly into the Senior Account Manager,support thewider team ofAccount Managers,and work with building world-class experience for global advertising and creativity clients.The LIONS Commercial Partnerships team works directly with clients year-round and is responsible for driving revenue consistently against our events product portfolio. This person will be tasked with supporting key accounts in partnerships with the Senior Account Manager.This award winning team works with world class clients such as LinkedIn, Amazon, Spotify, Adobe, TikTok, Pinterest and more on creative partnership solutions.We provide a full service, working with theclient frominitialintroduction through signing a contract to delivering their partnership on site and digitally. We are looking for an ambitiousAccount Executive, whohas the ability tomanagemultipleprojects,hasan eye for creativity andnew ideaswho wants to work with suppliers and partners to deliver ambitious projects in an organised andhigh-qualitymanner.Successful candidates will have a year or more experience in either a sales, marketing, or relevant industry environment and are motivated by a fast-paced and autonomous role, but we're open to all applicants with a passion for Creativity. Our excellent team of Commercial Managers will arm you with the training & support you need to be successful.Key attributes for success in this position include top-tier organisation and account management skills, excellent written communication, curiosity to learn about the creative & marketing industry, and project management capabilities.Duties include: * Coordinate projects and schedules for Senior Account Manager to support client management * Support account growth and new business development by attending calls, taking notes, drafting contracts, creating sales presentations, and developing new business outreach * Support Senior Account Manager in liaising with internal LIONS teams, including operations, marketing, content, awards & finance. * Assist with accurate contact, pipeline, and activity information in Salesforce. * On-site operational support during the Cannes Lions Festival period, including direct liaison with clients and suppliers. * The ability to independently managesmaller clients in addition to supporting the Senior Account Manager * Willing and able to travel for necessary event operations, site visits, planning to both our London, UK HQ office and Cannes Lions Festival in Cannes, France. * Responsible for achieving the designated Account Executive performance target.This list is not exhaustive and there may be other activities you are required to deliver.Qualifications * Interest and/or experience in the adve