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Ref: GP186-849
Job description / Role
A global exhibition organisation is looking to hire an experienced Events and Sales Manager who will be responsible for the overall organisation, coordination and management of conferences, events and sponsorships of the company.
As the Events and Sales Manager you will be responsible for identifying and liaising with Contractors, Exhibitors and venues as well as preparing exhibitor sales, production schedules and staging guides. You will be required to organise event marketing material including sponsorship, advertising and press releases and will be responsible for budgeting and the final reconciliation of financial results. You will also undertake other additional tasks that may be required for the success of a large scale exhibition.
Requirements
To be considered for this role you should have three to five years experience in events or sales management, preferably with a technical society or similar professional organisation. You should have outstanding verbal and written communication skills, strong negotiation and organisational skills with an excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office. Strong sales, leadership and outstanding administrative skills are also essential. The successful candidate may be required to travel extensively and frequently with limited notice. This role offers extensive variety, responsibility and challenges.
About the Company
The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.
Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.