Event Coordinator

Travel Trade Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events and logistics company in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Events Coordinator to manage travel and accommodation for sporting events. Ideal candidates have experience in event support, possess strong organizational skills, and are able to work under pressure. Competitive salary and flexible work environment offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to travel

External training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in similar roles, such as Events Assistant or Conference Consultant is preferred.
• Passion for customer service and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Must be flexible and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide event support and manage hotel bookings for events.
• Build relationships with clients and understand customer requirements.
• Deliver onsite event support and coordinate logistics.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Event Management or related field

Job description

Overview

Leading events and logistics company passionate about delivering world-class events are expanding due to growth, and seeking an experience Events Coordinator, to join their team in Birmingham. Delivering success by managing the transport, travel and accommodation services from inception to completion for a wide range of sporting events, throughout the UK, Europe and Worldwide. We are seeking both experience candidates who have worked in similar roles, such as an Events Assistant, Conference Consultant or in logistic planning, then we are keen to hear from you. Consideration can also be given to recent graduates in Event Management and salary is dependent on experience.

Job Description

• Providing event support and assist with all aspects of the management of the hotel bookings for large, worldwide sporting events.
• Using the ability to build relationships with clients, understand customer requirements, be flexible and interpret situations are key.
• Delivering a range of logistically challenging events, both in the UK and abroad, covering a variety of event types.
• Carrying venue finding for the larger enquiries that require logistical support.
• Attending client meetings and following up on action points in a timely manner.
• Developing effective relationships with clients, suppliers and team members.
• Understanding client business structure, products, policies and key personnel.
• Attending events and to be flexible to be able to work on site with full accommodation paid for.
• Delivering full onsite event support and assisting with management and co-ordination of logistics and onsite team.

Experience Required

• Being successful in this fast-paced work environment, you must be motivated, organised, have strong attention to detail and excellent customer services skills.
• You must demonstrate your enthusiasm, willingness to learn new systems and processes with a passion for good customer service and use excellent communication skills, be efficient & organized, possess good computer skills (MS Office and databases) and be able to work on your own initiative, under pressure and with flexibility.
• Language skills would be an advantage but not essential.
• We are seeking candidates who have experience in similar roles but will also consider candidates who have recently graduated in Event Management or related degree.

The Package

• In return there is a competitive salary on offer but this is very much negotiable and dependent on experience.
• You will be working in a fun environment, with opportunity to travel, regular external training and the opportunity to develop within a fast moving team.
• Addirtional benefits will be discussed at interview.

Interested?

Please follow the instructions to apply attaching your CV. This vacancy is being managed by Claire Muge. I can be contacted on (phone number removed) or (url removed). Not right for this role, or this role not right for you, but keen to further your career in the Travel Industry! We have a variety of different opportunities so do submit your CV to us! Unfortunately if you are unsuccessful, due to our volume of applications, we are unable to reply to everyone individually.