Job Reference: 23021FEB
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
Are you an experienced Event Manager, with a high level of content production(market research, writing agendas, inviting speakers etc.)?
We have an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's largestassociations and a leading brand in travel, you will be involved in all aspects of event management, including conference and seminar production, speaker management, budgeting, venue booking and supplier management. The company's events portfolio consistsof around 70 seminars, conferences and large-scale events for the travel industry.
The Job:
Content production
*For new events, carry out market research on a topic, write a commercially viable programme, produce marketing copy, source and secure senior industry speakers and partners
*Develop and refresh existing events to ensure they are up-to-date and commercially viable*Liaise internally with other departments to agree content and key messages, lead content calls with key speakers and panellists
*Conduct telephone-based research and organise and attend meetings with senior travel industry figures.
Event management*End-to-end logistics and onsite delivery
*Source venues and liaise to ensure correct set up at venues on the day of events
*Send speaker and delegate confirmation emails
*Arrange event materials
*Welcome delegates, speakers and sponsors at events andensure smooth event delivery.
Pre and post-event administration
*Post-event de-brief
*Negotiate and agree speaker fees andexpenses, process event invoices, book travel
*Budget reporting and management
*Update CRM with event leads, speakers, event information
Project management
*Brief sales, marketing and sponsorship teams and liaise closely to ensure financial targets are met
*For larger events, produce timeline and plan
Other
*Occasional travel may be required i.e. Annual Convention, meetings, and regional events.
*Any other duties in keeping with this role.
Experience:
*At least 2 years' experience in conference production including content production
*Event management or operational experience
*Good educational qualifications e.g. university degree or equivalent, minimum 2:1
*Able to demonstrate an understanding of events, travel and associations.
Skills:
*Great communications skills and confident manner - able to communicate with senior figures in the travel industry at meeting, on phone and in writing
*Excellent time management skills, the ability to prioritise, juggle projects and meet deadlines*Copywriting skills, the ability to write event marketing copy, and good attention to detail
*A team player, ability to understand and communicate the company ethos.
*Self-motivated and autonomous worker
*Good IT skills (Microsoft Office, CRM)
The package:
Salary range - £30,000 - £40,000
Flexible working, plus generous annual leave, great pension and private healthcare.
Interested:
To apply for the position of Event Manager Click 'apply' to submit your CV.
This role is being managedby Joe@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk / Tel: 0203 887 9444
Please note that only candidates who meet the shortlisted requirements will be contacted
Industry: Travel and Tourism
Salary: £30000 - £40000 per annum
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Events, Conferences, Event Management, Project Management, Conventions,
Contact Name: Joe Bartholomew
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