Account Executive

Job overview

The Account Executive role is onsite in Kansas City, KS. Compensation is $60,000–$70,000 per year. The role develops client relationships and new business within the event and hospitality community. The position exists to grow profitable revenue by prospecting for new clients while stewarding existing accounts through the rental and event process. The Account Executive coordinates quotes, confirmations, follow-up, and scheduling, and may be onsite for major installations or high-touch events.

What you'll do

• Develop and manage client relationships and generate new business
• prospect through in-person networking, digital outreach, email, and cold calling
• grow existing accounts
• guide clients from inquiry and event planning through execution
• generate quotes, confirm orders, follow up after events, and collaborate on scheduling
• maintain a visible presence during key stages of large, complex, or high-profile events as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

account executive

business development

new business sales

account management

event rentals

hospitality

client relationships

prospecting

kansas city ks

$60k–$70k/year

event planning

crm systems

client service

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

New business development is a primary responsibility. Occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends may be required for major installations, VIP events, networking functions, or client needs.

About the employer

EVENTWORKS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES is hiring for this role. Industry: Convention and Trade Show Organizers. Sector: 56.