Events Account Manager

As an account manager at the Concertgebouw, you play a key role in making events happen. Drawing on your knowledge and experience, your customer-focused approach, and various software programs, you contribute to the planning and execution of events at the Concertgebouw.

Who are you?

• You have extensive knowledge and experience in organizing and planning events (at least two years);
• You’re good at organizing and planning. You also think ahead and are good at identifying when your action is needed.
• You identify problems and come up with a plan to solve them;
• You have a good understanding of logistics and processes, and you take pride in doing your work with attention to detail;
• You enjoy working with others, whether they’re clients or colleagues. You’re not afraid to make tough calls, and you don’t put off making decisions;
• You are able to express yourself clearly in both Dutch and English. If you also have intercultural communication skills, that is a plus;
• You are available in the evenings and on weekends.

No two people are alike. The Concertgebouw strives to be an organization where everyone feels welcome and safe—a place where employees can be themselves and are given the freedom and recognition they need to contribute to our mission in their own way.

What will you be doing?

You will serve as the point of contact for clients and sponsors who wish to rent venues within the Concertgebouw to organize events. You will act as the client for the caterers, party managers, and AV companies, and will be responsible for the entire event from start to finish, including financial processing. 

With your enthusiasm and attention to detail, you will build long-term relationships with event organizers to ensure they continue to host events, and you will contribute to the Concertgebouw’s mission to offer our guests a diverse range of high-quality events.

Your main duties and responsibilities are:

• Handling the production planning for events organized by various event organizers: you assess the feasibility of plans (in terms of organization, content, and finances);
• You advise event organizers on logistics, catering, audiovisual equipment, and pricing;
• You will consult with and advise caterers and AV specialists and document the agreements reached for the operational departments;
• You prepare cost estimates, contracts, and scripts; 
• You will ensure optimal support for the organizers and, as a result, maintain a good relationship with them;
• You will manage the schedule and enter all event data into the iConcert scheduling system;
• You are responsible for ensuring that financial transactions are processed correctly.

What does your team look like?

You will be part of the Events Department, a dedicated team of two other colleagues. The Events Department is part of the Production, Venue Rental, and Events Department.

What do we offer?

• A salary between €2,169 and €3,014 gross per month based on full-time employment (38 hours per week);
• You’ll be taking on a versatile, independent role in a challenging industry;
• You can attend concerts in what is (in our humble opinion) the most beautiful concert hall in the Netherlands;
• A bicycle plan up to €749, including VAT;
• You can take training courses to keep your knowledge up to date and further your career;
• You can work partly from home if you want to;
• You are accruing pension benefits;
• And last but not least: you’ll be part of a dedicated, enthusiastic, and friendly team with a relaxed work environment.

Interested?

Do you see yourself in this profile and does this job description spark your interest? If so, please apply by Friday, October 21, 2022, by sending your resume and cover letter to vacature@concertgebouw.nl.

For more information about this job opening, please contact Lize Musch (l.musch@concertgebouw.nl, 020 5730 542).