Conferencing & Events Manager
The role of Events Manager is for a leading Investments and Banking firm with a global presence. The role is part of a very busy events team that are constantly managing multiple projects at one time in a variety of global locations. In this role you will act as a senior member of the team and support the Head of Events in all aspects, including 1:1 scheduling for large conferences.
Are you an experienced Conference & Events Manger looking for an exciting opportunity within a world class venue? The ideal candidate will be highly flexible in their approach, having experience of generating sales and building contractual relationships, as well as having an absolute passion for quality service delivery. As the Conferencing & Events Manager you will oversee an outstanding team of sales managers, who will look to you to set the standard and lead by example, they will be energised by your passion to deliver consistently great customer service and food. You will have P&L;responsibility and be accustomed to working to targets that include events costs. If you are passionate about delivering great service and great food for a variety of clientele, combined with a high commercial pedigree then this role could be just for you.
Description
The role of events manager includes the following responsibilities:
Organise a range of events and conferences - including multi-day events
Have full ownership over some of the events and sector conferences including 1-1 scheduling
Venue viewing responsibility to assess suitability
Review menus and entertainment ideas
Review venue contracts
Assisting with staffing for the key conferences
Represent the bank at various conferences and events
Helping with any additional duties consistent with the nature of the position within the department
Co-ordinate company invitations
Ensure timely payment of invoices
Tracking budgets
Role Responsibility
Full responsibility and accountability for budgets
Responsible for ensuring that standards are maintained and exceeded across all operations
End-to-end events management
Driving business growth through increasing sales to current clients and acquiring new customers
Developing relationships with venues
Liaising with clients, kitchen and drivers
To motivate and lead employees to perform their roles to a high standard, leading by example at all times
To control and monitor the financial performance of the units and to maintain costs within budgeted targets
To meet the demands of the customers by providing exquisite service and food
To establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with individuals at all levels both internally and externally
Manage high profile conferences & events to an exceptional standard
Ensure all special events are completed to the required standard of food and service and are also undertaken within budgeted costs
To implement and maintain exemplary levels of standards of hygiene, health and safety, auctioning where necessary
Deliver financial results though leading and supporting your team in delivery of their KPIs
To continually drive towards service excellence, customer satisfaction and delivering innovation in all areas
Coach, develop and lead a team of 5 to provide exceptional service and drive sales
Managing stakeholder relationships in a commercial and compliant manner
Conferencing & Events Manager - The Ideal Candidate
Experience of banqueting & events catering
Experience of managing a team of sales managers
Experience of dealing with events over 1000+ capacity
Experience of managing budgets including labour & P&L;highly effective communication and interpersonal skills
Clear and effective leadership style
Excellent time management and organisational skills
Strong ability to build professional partnerships and communicate at all levels, particularly at senior client levels
Ability to set high standards, achievable through striving for continuous improvement
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Previous experience as an events manager
Happy with overseas travel
logistics
Previously worked in exhibitions
Operations
Experience managing and fully understanding event budgets
Source venues, floor plans, catering facilities - negotiate the best rates