Overview
Are you someone with event planning experience who thrives in fast-paced environments and can manage both the operational and strategic elements of conferences? My client, a global tech management consulting firm, is recruiting for a Conference Planner to work within their Exhibit Operations teams. The role involves planning and managing exhibit operations and sponsorship fulfillment for their global conferences (both in-person and virtual). It focuses on ensuring exhibitor elements, floor plans, budgets, and client experiences run smoothly while ensuring high client satisfaction and engagement.
Responsibilities
* Exhibit Management: Oversee exhibitor operations for multiple B2B events, including project and financial management, scheduling, and event platforms.
* Floor Plans: Create and improve exhibit floor plans to maximise revenue and engagement opportunities.
* Budgeting: Manage budgets for exhibitor-related costs, including forecasting, tracking, and reconciling expenses.
* Onsite Event Lead: Act as the lead onsite for conferences (in-person or virtual), managing production schedules, staff, and vendor/agency relationships.
* Exhibit Inventory: Keep track of available exhibit space and products to maximize revenue opportunities.
* Client Experience: Maintain an online portal with logistics for exhibitors and provide excellent service to encourage client satisfaction and retention.
* Strategy: Use data to improve exhibitor retention and attendee engagement strategies.
* Team Collaboration: Work with internal and external partners to ensure event success.
Requirements
* 1-3 years of experience in event management, marketing, or trade shows.
* Strong organisational and project management skills.
* Experience managing budgets, vendors, and production schedules.
* Willingness to travel within the UK
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Marketing, Customer Service, and Project Management
Industries
* Research Services, Technology, Information and Media, and Business Consulting and Services
Location: London Area, United Kingdom
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