Event Coordinator

Yardi; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a competent organizer to join their dynamic events team. This role involves overseeing the planning and execution of various events, including exhibitions and client conferences. The ideal candidate will bring fresh ideas and exceptional organizational skills to enhance the success of these events. Working in a vibrant marketing department, you will collaborate with sales teams and vendors to ensure smooth event execution while driving brand awareness and lead generation across key regions. If you're enthusiastic about event management and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in event planning or coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all pre-event, at-event, and post-event activities.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and industry associations.
• Support post-event evaluation and lead generation analysis.

Skills

Event Planning

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Creative Thinking

Social Media Savvy

Education

Degree in Marketing

Diploma in Event Management

Job description

About the role:

We are looking for a competent organizer to join our events team and help oversee the planning and execution of our events strategy. Be enthusiastic with fresh ideas and the organizational skills. Events include, but not limited to: Exhibitions, Third Party Conferences and Industry Association Events, Client Conferences and Product User Groups, webinars and client entertainment.

The EMEA Marketing Department is a young, enthusiastic and energetic group with team members. based in Milton Keynes, Amsterdam, Mainz and Dubai. The team services several strategically important regions for Yardi Systems; The United Kingdom, Mainland Europe and the Middle East. While creating and servicing marketing strategies and initiatives that are unique to these regions, the group is also, an extension of the corporate marketing team located in Santa Barbara,California. Not only responsible for ensuring the development of brand awareness in these regions, the team also supports lead generation activities in support of sales strategy in each country.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Play a key role within the events team to ensure the successful execution of a range of events and webinars according to strategy, requirements, target audience and objectives.
• Supporting the coordination of all pre-event, at-event and post-event activities
• Being creative and promoting new, innovative ideas that will enhance the event’s success.
• Maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, event organizers and industry associations.
• Working with regional sales team, and other department members to ensure the required involvement at events is efficiently executed.
• Work with line manager to ensure approval of all aspects of the event.
• Ensure event is completed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur.
• Support post-event evaluation and analysis, as well as the evaluation lead generation.

EDUCATION/QUALITFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a broader team.
• A demonstrable level of event planning or coordination experience
• Excellent organizational skills and a knack for problem solving.
• Ability to be able to manage multiple projects and deadline driven.
• Ideally web and social media savvy
• Degree or diploma in marketing, hospitality, event management or a related field is preferred but not essential.

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in adhering to all company policies. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this position. It is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities, duties, and skills that are or may be required.