TRAFFIC Eastern Cape

AV Hire & Events Account Manager

London Audio Visual Ltd

Job Description

Location: East London
Department: Hire Desk
Reports to: Company Director
Employment Type: Full-Time

JOB OPPORTUNITY: AV HIRE & EVENTS ACCOUNT MANAGER About Us

Ambien is a leading provider of audio-visual solutions, delivering high-quality AV services across events, exhibitions, film shoots, and live environments. We operate across multiple brands: London Audio Visual (AV & LED Hire) Ambien360 (Exhibition Stands) Silvertown Studios (Virtual Production). We're a hands on, fast paced team focused on delivering real projects and great client experiences.

The Role

We're looking for an AV Hire & Events Account Manager to join our London team. This is a desk based, client facing role focused on handling incoming enquiries, putting together AV solutions, and managing projects from enquiry through to delivery. You'll be speaking to a mix of clients - from agencies to direct brands - understanding what they need (without overcomplicating it), and turning that into clear, well priced AV solutions. You'll also manage your own accounts and look to grow business over time.

Key Responsibilities
  • Handling Enquiries: Speak to incoming leads, understand requirements, and propose the right AV solutions
  • Quoting: Prepare and send estimates and formal quotations in a timely manner
  • Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients
  • Project Coordination: Work with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery of events and hires
  • Account Growth: Develop your own portfolio and identify opportunities to grow revenue
  • Problem Solving: Deal with issues quickly and practically when they arise
  • Communication: Be the main point of contact for your clients throughout the process
What We're Looking For
  • Experience in AV hire, events, or exhibitions
  • Good understanding of AV equipment and setups
  • Someone who is commercially aware, not just technical
  • Strong communication and organisation skills
  • Able to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple jobs
  • A hands on, proactive attitude
Ideal Background
  • Previous experience in an AV hire desk / events office role
  • OR a technician looking to move into a more office based role
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary (based on experience)
  • Company pension
  • Birthday off every year
  • Company events
  • A growing, supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to work on a wide range of live events, exhibitions, and projects

Ambien is an equal opportunity employer. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us and be part of a team delivering high quality AV across some great projects.

About This Role

Career insights for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers positions

Salary Benchmark
$63,450/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Coordination Monitoring Reading Comprehension Social Perceptiveness
Common Technologies
Microsoft Dynamics Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Oracle PeopleSoft Blackboard software Microsoft Access Oracle Database Fund accounting software Intuit QuickBooks

Job Overview

Date Posted
05 May 2026
Location
Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.

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