Full-Time Account Executive - Austin, TX

Full-Time
Austin, TX - Hybrid with Local Travel as Needed
Availability: Now

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Account Executive to manage sales and client relations within an assigned territory or key accounts. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the client engagement process, ensuring seamless communication, execution, and delivery of services. The role also includes team leadership responsibilities and achieving revenue goals through strategic sales efforts. 

Why You’ll Love This Role:

This role as an Account Executive puts you at the center of building strong client relationships and driving meaningful results. You’ll have the opportunity to lead a talented team, manage key accounts, and shape strategic sales efforts that directly impact revenue growth. If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your contributions are visible and valued, this role offers the perfect blend of client-facing impact and leadership opportunity.

What You’ll Do:

Responsibilities:  

As the Account Executive, you will: 

• Drive sales within assigned territory or accounts 

• Lead a team consisting of an Account Manager and Account Coordinator 

• Manage the full account lifecycle from proposal through final billing 

• Build strong relationships with clients and vendors 

• Conduct site visits and pre/post event meetings 

• Oversee proposal development, revisions, and service contracting 

• Manage deposits and accounts receivables 

• Ensure client satisfaction and program execution 

• Promote company values and maintain professional presence 

What Makes You Great at This

3+ years of experience in a sales or account management role, preferably in the events or hospitality industry with DMC expertise

Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals

Strong leadership experience with the ability to manage and mentor team members 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a client-focused mindset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong time management abilities

Experience coordinating logistics and managing full program lifecycles

Ability to manage multiple accounts and projects simultaneously 

Positive and solution-oriented attitude under pressure

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field (preferred, not required) 

Hiring Process

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Job Offer
Final candidates will receive a formal offer directly from the client. 

We are committed to providing a transparent, timely, and respectful candidate experience from start to finish. 

Executive Producer - Full Time

Ready for a change? We’re seeking an experienced Executive Producer to lead large-scale programs for a top global meetings and events agency, recognized on MeetingsNet’s CMI 25 list and as a Skift Meetings M&I 15 firm.

If you're looking to work for a creative, award-winning agency producing high-impact meetings, incentives, and live experiences for global brands, you’ll want to take a closer look.

5/20/26 UPDATE: We have closed this position for new applicants. However, if you're interested in being considered for future opportunities, you can still submit your information. Please note that we will not be actively reaching out for this role moving forward, but your information will remain in our talent pipeline for relevant opportunities.

Full-Time | Exempt | Flexible Location

Reports to: Director, Production

Availability: Closed

Salary: We anticipate a salary range of $110,000 – $125,000 for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and overall alignment with the position. We encourage candidates to share their compensation expectations as part of the application process.

The Executive Producer is responsible for overseeing production and entertainment elements, managing the creative vision, and delivering flawless execution for high-impact corporate events. This role leads cross-functional teams to produce large-scale conferences, incentive programs, product launches, and internal agency events.

Serving as the strategic production leader, the Executive Producer ensures operational excellence, strong client partnerships, and successful program delivery while balancing creative vision with budget and logistical execution.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

The ideal candidate will love this role because it offers the opportunity to shape unforgettable, high-impact experiences while working at the strategic center of creative event production. As an Executive Producer, they will have the chance to lead large-scale corporate events from concept through execution, collaborate with talented creative and technical teams, and build strong relationships with high-level clients.

The role combines creative vision, leadership, and operational excellence, allowing someone who thrives in fast-paced environments to bring bold ideas to life while driving meaningful results for clients and audiences alike. For a production leader who enjoys balancing strategy, storytelling, and flawless execution, this position provides both creative fulfillment and the chance to make a visible impact on major events and client partnerships.

What You’ll Do:

As the Executive Producer you will help lead: 

Event Strategy & Creative Leadership 

• Collaborate with creative partner to support the vision, creative direction, and strategic planning for corporate events. 

• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to translate business objectives into compelling event experiences. 

• Support business development through participation in pre-sales activity, including RFP responses, proposal development, and strategic event concepts. 

Production Management 

• Oversee the full production lifecycle including concept development, planning, design, execution, and post-event evaluation. 

• Direct production teams including technical directors, designers, technical crews, and vendors. 

• Ensure seamless integration of staging, lighting, audiovisual, digital platforms, and experiential elements. 

• Source and manage guest speakers and entertainment elements. 

Client & Stakeholder Leadership 

• Serve as a key day-to-day point of contact for clients and executive stakeholders. 

• Present concepts, budgets, and production plans with confidence and strategic insight. 

• Build long-term relationships and identify opportunities for account growth. 

Budget & Financial Oversight 

• Develop and manage large-scale event budgets ensuring profitability and cost control. 

• Negotiate contracts with venues, vendors, and production partners. 

• Monitor financial performance and reconcile post-event reporting. 

Team Leadership 

• Lead and manage associate producers, and technical teams. 

• Foster collaboration across creative, technical, and operations teams. 

• Ensure best practices in event production, risk management, and quality control. 

Operational Excellence 

• Establish production timelines, workflows, and event run-of-show documentation. 

• Oversee logistics for production elements including venue management, crew travel, talent coordination, and technical production. 

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and contingency planning. 

Please note this role will include travel up to 20-30% of the time.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in corporate event production or live event management. 

• Proven experience producing large-scale corporate events, conferences, or brand 

• activations. 

• Strong leadership and team management skills. 

• Expertise in event production, staging, audiovisual, and technical event execution. 

• Exceptional client management and presentation skills. 

• Strong budgeting, negotiation, and vendor management experience. 

• Ability to manage multiple high-profile projects simultaneously in fast-paced 

• environments. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with global events and large corporate clients. 

• Background in experiential marketing agencies or large event production firms. 

• Familiarity with hybrid and virtual event platforms. 

• How You’ll Shine

  • Client satisfaction and retention

  • Event execution quality and audience engagement

  • Budget adherence and profitability

  • Team performance and collaboration

  • Growth of client accounts and event portfolio

• Your Work Environment

  • Remote office and on-site event environments.

  • Frequent travel for event production and client meetings. (Travel up to 40% of the time.)

  • Ability to work extended hours during live event production periods.

• Equal Opportunity Statement

  Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are encouraged to apply. 

Hiring Process

1

Share Your Interest in the Position
Click on Apply Now below to apply and get started. After you submit the initial form, you will be prompted to create or complete your free Soundings Thrive profile if you are not already a member.

Please note: A completed Thrive profile is required so we can evaluate your skills for this role. Your application will not be considered complete until your Thrive profile is finished.

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2

Receive an Update from Soundings
Our team will review your information and let you know your status.

3

If You Move Forward
Next steps may include a skills-based interview with Soundings, interviews with the client, and reference checks.

4

Job Offer
Final candidates will receive a formal offer directly from the client. 

We are committed to providing a transparent, timely, and respectful candidate experience from start to finish.