Account Executive (Events)

TL;DR

Account Executive (Music & Live): Drive new business development for event organizers using ticketing platforms and integrated tech solutions like event apps, marketing clouds, and POS systems with an accent on sales processes from prospecting to closing deals. Focus on building client relationships, delivering demos, visiting venues, and leveraging data for enhanced visitor experiences.

Location: On-site in Breda or Amsterdam; must live close to Breda headquarters and hold a permanent work and residence permit for the Netherlands

Salary: 3500 - 4500 EUR

Company

AI-powered Customer Engagement Platform provider with integrated services in Connect, Pay, Live, and Engage business units, serving global event organizers like Tomorrowland and Live Nation.

What you will do

• Own the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals, acting as the expert for Music & Live solutions and converting leads into partnerships.
• Collaborate with event organizers to understand needs and deliver tailored ticketing, marketing, and tech solutions.
• Visit clients and venues to identify opportunities, deliver platform demos, and strengthen partnerships.
• Monitor feedback and trends to drive innovation and improve offerings for customer satisfaction.
• Make fast decisions, test ideas, and contribute to evolving sales strategies and role workflows.

Requirements

• Experience in a commercial role, preferably in events, technology, or leisure industry
• Strong communication skills and ability to build/maintain relationships
• Commercial mindset with eye for client value opportunities
• Live close to headquarters in Breda
• Fluency in Dutch and English (written and spoken)
• Permanent work and residence permit for the Netherlands

Culture & Benefits

• On-site collaboration with face-to-face team interactions emphasizing shared values of Drive and Lead, Grow and Learn, Together and Care, Speed and Change.
• 3-day global onboarding in Breda HQ, daily healthy lunches/snacks, commute allowances including shuttle card and lease-a-bike.
• Sales Incentive Plan bonuses, solid pension, 25 vacation days + option for 10 more, employee share purchase program.
• Development via CM Academy, Udemy, meetups, Young Professional Program, CMBA.
• Vitality program with workshops, bootcamps, yoga, sports day; social events like weekly drinks, ski trips, board games.

Hiring process

• Initial call with recruitment team to discuss hirify.global, position, experience, and motivation.
• Visit office and meet the team.
• Meet founder/COO.
• Receive offer.