Max Jacobs
About Max Jacobs
Max Jacobs serves as the Associate Director for Business Development in Tech, Trade, and Legal Events at The Economist, a position he has held since 2021 in London. He has a diverse background in sales and event management, with previous roles at Spring & Autumn Fair and Easyfairs.
Work at The Economist
Max Jacobs has been serving as the Associate Director, BD - Tech, Trade and Legal Events at The Economist since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for leading business development initiatives related to technology, trade, and legal events. Additionally, he has been involved in organizing the General Counsel Summit and Global Trade Week, contributing to the strategic direction and execution of these events. His tenure at The Economist spans three years, during which he has played a key role in enhancing the organization's event portfolio in London, England.
Previous Experience in Event Management
Prior to his current role, Max Jacobs held several positions in the event management sector. He worked at Spring & Autumn Fair as Head of Sector for FutureRetail from 2019 to 2020. His experience also includes a position at Easyfairs as Senior International Sales for Antwerp XL and the Tank Storage Portfolio in 2018. Additionally, he served as Senior Account Manager at Mash Media from 2016 to 2017, where he managed client accounts and sales strategies. His diverse background in sales and management has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the events industry.
Sales and Account Management Experience
Max Jacobs has extensive experience in sales and account management. He began his career at Mash Media, where he worked as an Exhibition Sales Executive from 2015 to 2016. He then advanced to the role of Advertising Manager for the Live Event Portfolio from 2017 to 2018. Following this, he transitioned to a Senior Account Manager role at Mash Media. His experience in various sales positions has contributed to his expertise in business development and client relations within the events sector.
Career Timeline
Max Jacobs' career in the events industry spans several years with a focus on business development and sales. He started at Mash Media in 2015 and progressed through various roles, including Exhibition Sales Executive and Senior Account Manager. In 2018, he joined Easyfairs, where he worked in international sales for different portfolios. After a brief tenure at Spring & Autumn Fair, he joined The Economist in 2021, where he continues to work as Associate Director, BD - Tech, Trade and Legal Events.