Senior Account Manager (Original Events)
Kenes Group
Full Time
Onsite
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sales & Account Management
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Why Kenes
At Kenes, we foster a family-like work environment within a global company. We understand the significance of work-life balance and strive to create an atmosphere that supports personal well-being and professional growth. We believe in empowering our employees with knowledge and skills that propel their careers forward. Join Kenes and embark on a rewarding journey where you’ll thrive both personally and professionally.
Job Summary
At Kenes Group, we don’t just organize conferences - we create platforms that inspire innovation, build communities, and drive progress. With 60 years of experience in global conference management, part of our company is Kenes Original Event - an initiative to develop proprietary event brands at the intersection of knowledge, impact, and experience.
One of our flagship initiatives is SPORTECH - a disruptive platform uniting sports, technology, and innovation. It exemplifies our ability to bring together thought leaders, startups, and investors around future-shaping conversations.
We are looking for a Senior Account Manager with a strategic mindset, entrepreneurial drive, and a passion for partnerships to take these initiatives to the next level.
This is not a traditional account management role. As a Senior Account Manager for Original Events, you will be the business owner for selected projects - from idea to execution. You’ll shape the identity and direction of event brands, build strategic partnerships, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver transformative experiences.
You’ll work closely with top-tier experts, tech innovators, and global stakeholders to ensure that every event not only meets - but exceeds - its business, content, and community goals.
Responsibilities
Business & Strategy
- Lead the development of mid-and long-term business plans for your events, including brand strategy, growth models, and revenue streams
- Identify market gaps and lead ideation for new event brands based on emerging trends and expert insight
- Create launch roadmaps for new events like SPORTECH, including objectives, messaging, content strategy, and performance metrics
- Build and nurture long-term partnerships with key stakeholders including sponsors, partners, speakers, and advisory boards
- Act as a strategic advisor - translating client needs into creative solutions that align with Kenes' capabilities
- Drive stakeholder satisfaction by ensuring alignment between vision, execution, and outcomes
- Take full budgetary responsibility for assigned events - ensuring financial health and ROI
- Collaborate with internal teams (operations, marketing, content, sponsorship) to guarantee timely, high-quality delivery
- Oversee event branding, program development, audience acquisition strategies, and content production
- Serve as a thought leader internally-sharing insights, contributing to business development, and mentoring junior staff
- Represent Kenes at industry events, partner meetings, and other high-impact forums
Experience & Background
- 3–5 years of proven success in partner/client account management, preferably in a project-driven environment
- Demonstrated experience in or with the tech industry, understanding of innovation-driven sectors is a must
- Strong advantage for candidates with a sports background - either professionally or personally (e.g., sports business, events, startups, or active personal involvement)
- Entrepreneurial and creative thinker with a strong strategic mindset
- Proven ability to manage complex projects, budgets, and timelines independently
- Excellent relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills
- Experience working in fast-paced, cross-cultural, and multidisciplinary environments
- Tech-savvy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems (Salesforce or similar a plus)
- Native or near-native English is essential
- Additional European languages are an advantage
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
All documents will be treated with the strictest confidentiality!