Company description
Brief2Event provide professional, bespoke event services to the association and corporate market, creating a complete solution to help planners deliver successful events. We supply everything from virtual/hybrid platforms to venue and accommodation booking services and full event management.
Job description
We are looking for an experienced event manager to head up our live events team. Working with a range of clients on events of all shapes and sizes, throughout the UK and occasionally overseas.
You will oversee a team of 2, with overall responsibility for the event lifecycle, from quotes and proposal creation, to pitching, planning and on-site delivery. Working alongside our venue finding and accommodation teams, you will create truly bespoke solutions for our clients.
Key responsibilities include:
Oversee all client projects for live events and supplier bookings
Quote and proposal creation and management using a number of software tools
Conduct demo calls with clients to showcase our offerings and technology
Manage and grow client relationships
Maintain effective, regular communication with both clients and suppliers
Ensure projects are working to time and budget requirements
Ensure revenue is correctly captured and tracked for forecasting purposes
Full project and budget management
Onsite event management where required (predominantly UK with some overseas travel required)
Create and manage event technology platforms - apps, registration sites, abstract management
Supplier management – maintaining a preferred supplier list and negotiating commission
Manage a team of 2 Event Consultants
Weekly reporting of figures
Work with the wider team to facilitate and encourage upsell opportunities
Support with tenders as and when required
Essential skills required:
High standard of IT skills
Knowledge of event platforms e.g. Cvent, CrowdComms
Knowledge of quoting software such as Qondor would be advantageous
Strong attention to detail and project management skills
Customer service focussed
Creative and confident in proposing ideas
Ability to work well under pressure and multi task
Previous experience in a similar role delivering corporate events is essential, ideally within an agency
Hours of work: Monday – Thursday 9am – 5.30pm, Friday 9am – 5pm
Place of work: Chippenham office
Whilst this is a full time position, we may consider a slightly shorter working week and/or different working hours for the right candidate.
Please ensure you include a covering letter explaining why you'd like to be considered for the role, alongside a copy of your CV.
Pay: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chippenham, Wiltshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Events management: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
