Job Description
Operations Manager (Trade Show Events)
Salary: c£45,000
We are now recruiting for an experienced Events Manager to join a much loved brand and to be an integral member of the team in it's ongoing success.
The Client:
An award winning media, publishing and events company, with a growing portfolio of 30 live events covering design, interiors, lifestyle and construction. As well as being specialists in the events sector, the Company’s creative flare produces well established publications and a series of award-winning magazines and websites. You will be working on a household name brand with a rich history within the Architecture, Home and Design world.
The Role:
* Work with the event management team on the full delivery of the events
* Close liaison with features team, sponsorship, sales team and marketing departments to ensure delivery of the events.
* Oversee administer and control the overall and individual show budget
* Lead and shape all of the show content
* Oversee and conduct the key relationships with show partners show talent and key associations
* Compile the signage schedule for each event and implement onsite and ensure the satisfaction of the event sponsors
* Managing and implementing show features
* Developing new and innovative solutions for catering/hospitality areas at each show, including restaurants, bars and cafes.
* Extensive research and sourcing of products/services
* Working on site at the event managing relationships with contractors throughout the build and installation process
* General administrative management
* Post show reviews, reconciliations and analysis
* Guide your team and ensure training and development occurs regularly
* Building partnership with key associates/ institutions.
Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for a friendly and reliable Event Manager with a passion for delivering outstanding outstanding large scale Trade Show Events. You will be a valued and respected member of the team. We have a very welcoming and open attitude and your ideas/input will be highly regarded.
* A natural leader and motivator
* Lead from the front and set the standard
* A relationship builder
* A strategic, commercial and proactive thinker and planner
* Organised with an eye for detail
We read through each application and will reply quickly to anyone we feel could be a good fit for the role.
We look forward to hearing from you!