Senior Event Manager

Company Description

At TFD Collective, we merge strategy, creativity, and production to craft innovative multi-dimensional experiences and campaigns. By setting new standards in events and design, we continuously aim for excellence and innovation to elevate the industry. Our team is committed to perfecting our craft while redefining the boundaries of design and event production. We embrace a forward-thinking approach that inspires impactful, results-driven creations.

Role Summary

The Senior Event Manager is a high-impact strategic leader dedicated to the sustained success and growth of the company's most valued client partnerships. Serving as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior stakeholders, this role ensures long-term account profitability, exceptional service delivery, and strong alignment with the company's overall business objectives and creative direction.

Beyond overseeing event delivery, the Senior Event Manager ensures that every engagement is not only commercially sound and meticulously executed, but also thoughtfully aligned with clients long-term brand vision and strategic priorities. The role brings a human-centric approach to leadership, balancing commercial discipline with an empathetic understanding of client needs, team dynamics, and collaborative ways of working.

The Senior Event Manager plays a critical role in shaping account strategies, expanding and deepening client relationships, and enabling effective cross-functional collaboration. In parallel, the role contributes to broader sales strategy, pipeline planning, and the delivery of sustainable, long-term business growth.

Responsibilities

1.Strategic Account Leadership

• Own and manage a portfolio of key and strategic client accounts.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for clients, ensuring long-term partnerships and trust.
• Develop account strategies to drive repeat business, cross-sell, and upsell opportunities.
• Ensure account profitability, pricing discipline, and commercial sustainability.

2.Revenue Ownership

• Lead revenue delivery for assigned accounts and major event portfolios.
• Forecast sales pipeline, revenue, and margins in collaboration with the Executive Director and Management.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing and new client accounts.
• Support pitches, proposals, and contract negotiations.

3.Event & Delivery Oversight

• Provide strategic oversight on medium to large/high-scale events
• Ensure event strategies align with client objectives, brand positioning, and business goals.
• Intervene directly on high-risk or high-profile projects when required.

4.Client Relationship & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain senior-level client relationships (decision-makers, C-suite, brand leaders).
• Lead business reviews, post-event evaluations, and long-term planning discussions.
• Manage client expectations, risks, and complex stakeholder dynamics.

5.Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead, coach, and develop team members
• Set clear sales and service expectations for the team.
• Identify capability gaps and partner with leadership to design targeted development plans.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and revenue ownership mindset.

6.Strategic Planning & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Contribute to sales strategy, pricing models, and go-to-market planning.
• Collaborate closely with Creative, Marketing, and HR leaders to align delivery with growth objectives.
• Provide insights on market trends, client feedback, and competitive positioning.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in account management, client servicing, or event/project management.
• Equivalent practical experience in client servicing or event management is acceptable.
• Proven experience managing mid to large-scale client accounts or projects.
• Experience in events, marketing agencies, or creative environments is preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of handling multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously