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Job description / Role
Events Specialist / Account Manager
Reports to: GM - Exhibitions and Events
Key Responsibilities:
Event and Project Management:
- Project managing the execution of first-class events - from taking the brief from the client, to conceptualization of the event, through proposal development and pitching, to final delivery.
- Managing budgets
- Negotiating with suppliers to ensure best prices
- Mentoring more junior members of the team by advising on best practice and setting an example in their client and project management
Proposal and Content Development:
- Developing and executing first-class event proposals - from conception, through design, to final delivery.
- Introducing new and creative thinking to proposal design for both divisions creative design flow, structure, copy and content
- Designing new and creative ways to present proposals - both in person and through design
- Executing editorial content based on event executives proposal structure
- Supervising the Event Divisions technical proposals by coaching the executives on how to structure the content and to present it in a professional and attractive way
- Managing copywriting, proof-reading and content re-structuring where necessary
- Improving Exhibitions proposals so as not to address only the stand, but to address any other potential needs from client where possible
- Managing supplier relationships relevant to proposal development (e.g. printing) to ensure high quality of products and competitive pricing
- Ensuring that all proposals and pitches for the Events and Exhibitions Divisions are produced on brand and to the high standard expected at TGP
Sales and Account Management:
- Meeting with clients, assessing and fully understanding their needs/requirements.
- To manage all existing clients whilst maintaining a strong pipeline of new clients / business
- Proposing marketing & business development initiatives to further develop the diverse revenue streams of the division
- Where required, taking part in pitches and presentations to clients
Requirements
- A Bachelors or Masters degree is required.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in event management, account management or sales
- PMP accreditation will be also highly valued.
- Versatile individual who is adept in both design and implementation
- Demonstrably creative with a history of producing innovative ideas
- First-class attention to detail
- Experience coordinating and writing proposals
- Experience in a client-facing role
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Driven and motivated by results
- Excellent standard of written and spoken English
- Ability to lead and motivate more junior members of the team
- Excellent project management and problem solving skills
- Proven hands-on, problem-solving record to successfully address unforeseen situations during project execution.
- Excellent Microsoft office ability
About the Company
italent has been around since 2012, when we saw that businesses needed better talent solutions for their employment requirements. By focusing our efforts on quality products and services that are simple-to-use and innovative, our team brings you the best results without any unexpected additional costs and unnecessary complications. Simply put, we love helping businesses find and keep the right people.