Graduate Account Executive | Fast-Track Career for Recent Event Management Graduates
Midlands - hybrid working (3 days a week in the office)
Are you a bright, diligent, and quick-to-learn Event Management graduate ready to launch your career with genuine responsibility?
A respected, award-winning Events & Comms Agency in the Midlands is seeking a highly driven and organised Graduate Account Executive. This role is perfectly designed for ambitious talent who have recently completed their Event Management degree, or who have up to one year of relevant industry experience (post-graduation or via a university placement).
We offer genuine responsibility and rapid development, ideal for recent graduates ready to manage projects for major brands. If you have high capacity, a meticulous attention to detail, and a burning desire to start your events career, apply now.
Location & Work Model: West Midlands – 3 Days a week in the office. Full driving licence and own vehicle are essential due to travel and office location.
What’s Different About This Role? (Your Launchpad)
* Real Ownership: Manage smaller projects end-to-end from day one, including full financial control and direct client liaison.
* Structured Development: Learn industry best practice (ISO9001 standards) in a culture that rewards fast learning and autonomous action. We’ll accelerate your knowledge base.
* Content Focus: Integrate with creative teams on content solutions (film, animation, PPT) – moving beyond pure logistics.
* Exposure: Frequent UK travel and work with a portfolio of large, recognized clients.
What You’ll Bring (Attitude & Aptitude):
This role is for talent that excels:
* Foundation: A recent Event Management Degree, and/or relevant industry exposure from a degree placement or first year in the industry.
* High Capacity & Quick Study: Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, take ownership, and thrive under pressure. We need bright, diligent talent who soak up information.
* Meticulous: Exceptional organization for financial accuracy and detailed documentation—the foundation of professional event management.
* Creative Mindset: Confidence to share ideas and challenge the norm, bringing a fresh perspective.
What You’ll Do:
* Manage the full project lifecycle and finances for smaller accounts, working to margin targets.
* Support senior Account Directors on large-scale, high-profile projects.
* Ensure all client briefs and project documentation meet high internal standards.
* Build lower-level client relationships and contribute your fresh ideas to new business pitches.
The Ideal Fit:
You are a hard-working, bright recent graduate from an Event Management program or have equivalent junior experience, commutable to the West Midlands area. You are seeking a challenging role that prioritizes genuine responsibility and rapid skill development over junior tasks.
Ready to accelerate your career start? Apply now and show us your capacity to succeed.