Head of Live Events

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job description

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You will manage all touring and event activity for Ministry of Sound and any related sub-brands, driving new business initiatives in the live event market. You will lead on all UK and international event partnerships and secure new partners and sponsors.

Responsibilities

1. You will identify key opportunities for live business around the world.
2. Developing and managing relationships with key UK and international clients.
3. You will have your finger on the pulse, providing competitor analysis, identifying new and emerging trends and opportunities for Ministry of Sound to tap into new audiences.
4. You will be great with numbers and set annual sales targets, managing all aspects of the licensed events budget including weekly forecasting and cost control.
5. You will be experienced in building strong business cases and demonstrating rationale for proposals.
6. In conjunction with the Marketing Manager, you will oversee all aspects of marketing activity including the development of all marketing assets and digital content strategies.
7. You will monitor the quality of event execution and oversee the process of continual improvement.
8. You will negotiate contracts and agreements with clients and suppliers.
9. You will respond to, and/or advise on ad-hoc global and live requests.
10. You will create clear, compelling presentations to formulate live projects.

About You

1. You will have 5+ years of proven experience in the live music / festivals / events industry.
2. You will have excellent knowledge of the dance music scene both in the UK and internationally.
3. You will have the ability to travel overseas regularly.