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Account Manager, Speaker Relations

HWA is seeking an Account Manager who will be part of a dedicated team responsible for the day-to-day management of Speaking engagements, serving as the liaison between Speaker’s office and organizations. The account manager will be focused on political and world leaders and is responsible for organizing and coordinating all details associated with the execution of the Speaker’s appearance leading up to and at the time of the event.

A candidate for this role will have:

• A minimum of 4-6 years client-based servicing and/or events management experience. Specific disciplines could include event logistics, travel coordination, executive support for high level VIPs, and communications management.
• Ability to manage day-to-day relationships with clients, agency and vendors.
• Experience with on-site event marketing operations and logistics.
• Experience with working with internal teams (accounting/business affairs) as well as other agency partners.
• Superior client relationship/service skills.
• Strong ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Ability to problem-solve independently and work collaboratively in groups.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent time management, written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel & Word.
• Understanding of Social Media platforms is preferred.
• Proficiency in Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video conference platforms.
• A positive, problem solving attitude and ability to respond to time-sensitive situations with ease.
• Experience working on government campaigns or having a government background is preferred

The Harry Walker Agency, part of WME, is the world’s leading speakers’ agency. Since 1946, HWA has partnered with event planners around the globe to connect them with the world’s most important voices.

WME is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company. Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

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