Bi Lingual Events Manager

Placed: 06/12/17
Region: United Kingdom
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

Bi Lingual Events Manager
£27,000 to £28,000 DOE + International Travel + Excellent Career Progression
South London
JW4978117BEM

- Do you have previous commercial experience working in the Conference/ Exhibition industry?
- Do you have proven experience of the Events/ Exhibitions industry; specifically floorplans, working with contractors?
- Do you speak a second European language?

Our client is a World Class Events organisation who pioneer the way in producing successful large scale exhibitions, events and conferences across the globe. Working in the Exhibition Division you will be responsible for delivering quality-led B2B exhibitions, working directly with governments and international trade organisations. This division delivers events in Colombia, Egypt, Dubai, Ghana, Kuwait, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey and the USA.

This multi-award winning team are currently recruiting for an ambitious Bi Lingual Event Manager to oversee the event logistics across a number of international exhibitions and events taking place globally

Bi Lingual Event Manager Requirements

- The candidate must be professional, enthusiastic, pro-active, organised, efficient, innovative, and have the ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure.
- Educated to degree level with GCSE (or equivalent) passes in English Language and Mathematics
- Minimum one years commercial experience in the Conference and Exhibition industry
- Experience of Exhibitions industry; specifically floorplans, working with contractors
- Preferably a second languages - French / Spanish / Portuguese or Arabic
- Experience of travelling overseas, preferably to Africa, Middle East or America
- Well organised with the ability to prioritise one`s workload, work under pressure and to deadlines
- Strong negotiator who thrives under pressure
- Able to manage budgets, costs and payments: work in multiple currencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of event management systems

Bi Lingual Event Manager Objectives:

- Ensure that the operational aspects of the event are successful and cost-effective. This will include the Conference, Exhibition, pre and post event dinners, drinks receptions, site visits, golf days etc.
- Manage and multi-task multiple events
- Develop commercial relationships with suppliers
- Work within the timelines and budgets specified
- Update budgets, handle invoices, costs & payments effectively and efficiently
- Develop and nurture relationships with speakers, exhibitors, sponsors and partners
- Ensure that general office administration duties are carried out as required
- Support the team and work to facilitate the growth, expansion and advancement of the organisation

INCREDIBLE opportunity to develop your skill-set and progress within your career so please do not hesitate in sending your CV to Jo today!

Email; Jo@maidayrecruit .co.uk

Benefits: International Travel + Excellent C

Price / Salary: £27000 - £28000/annum + International Travel + Excellent C