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Events Executive

Employer
ESP Recruitment
Location
London
Salary
£21000 - 26000 per annum
Closing date
25 Jul 2019

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Function
Event Operations
Sector
Corporate
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Job Role
Event Manager

Job Details

A well known corporate brand seeks an experienced Events Executive to join their team. This exciting role involves supporting the events team who run a loyalty event scheme for their members. You will be sourcing, engineering, marketing and operationally delivering 'money can't buy' event experiences; as well as identifying, negotiating and delivering 'best in market' ticket offers for as diverse an offering of experiences as possible (theatre, cinema, lifestyle exhibitions, concerts and so on).
Responsibilities
* Supporting the team in delivering the full event journey from creative planning through to delivery & execution (e.g. venues, artists, celebrities and catering)
* Attend events to co-ordinate the physical on-site delivery according to each show's requirements
* To confidently manage customer correspondence, external and internal enquiries and investigations relating to events matters
* Proactively identify commercial opportunities for the events programme and present recommendations for executing these ideas
* Supporting the events and wider commercial team, in delivering events, ticket offers and other relevant offers for the membership programme
* To regularly, and proactively, conduct analysis of the competitive events & ticketing landscape and present the findings and recommendations to key stakeholders
* Contributing to the gathering of event supplier quotes for venues, catering, etc
* To support in the planning and delivery of in-show initiatives including member hosting areas, celebrity meet-&-greets, guest lists, and so on
* To regularly engage and effectively communicate with internal stakeholders to deliver on all the procedural requirements needed to publish events online, redeem and fulfil tickets, and deliver the physical events
* To follow events business guidelines and deliver in line with the agreed event KPIs and plans
* To adhere, always, to the necessary insurance, legal and health & safety obligations
* To be fully responsible for managing the analysis and reporting of the events business as usual market intelligence, as well as delivering ad hoc reporting as required
Requirements
* Ideally some proven work experience in organising live events
* Ideally some commercial experience in revenue generation, negotiation and cost management
* Good research / information gathering skills
* Good organisational and administration skills with a meticulous eye for detail
* Enjoys working in a fast-moving environment to strict deadlines
* Good at multi-tasking to stay ahead on this fast-moving project
* Ideally has experience of handling external and internal stakeholder relationships
* IT literate - Must have Word and Excel. Experience in Sitecore and Adobe would be useful

Company

As specialists in our market, we offer integrity, honesty and confidentiality. As we concentrate on doing one thing and doing it really well, we have built up an extensive network of candidates at all levels and some of the most highly regarded clients in the events industry.

Offering the widest range of jobs in events worldwide, esp work on permanent, contract and freelance recruitment solutions at all levels from graduate to managing director, across the UK and internationally.

esprecruitment recruit for the following sectors:

  • Event Management Agencies 
  • Production Companies
  • Experiential Agencies
  • C&I Agencies
  • Corporate in-house
  • Venues
  • Hotels
  • Associations
  • Charities
  • Public Sector
  • Commercial Conference Companies
  • Exhibitions
  • Exhibition & Event Services
Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7299 2960
Location
Ground Floor
36 Manchester Street
London
W1U 7LH
GB

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