Event Manager

Pride Company; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks Event Managers responsible for overseeing live and online events from start to finish. Role includes venue sourcing, logistics management, and event execution alongside negotiation of contracts. Ideal candidates will have 2 to 5 years experience in event planning or venue management and be passionate about customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in event planning or venue management.
• Passion for customer satisfaction.
• Willingness to travel mainly within Europe.

Responsibilities

• Oversee live events from start to finish, including venue sourcing and logistics.
• Control budgets, deposits, and invoicing to stay within costs.
• Organize social events and manage on-site execution.

Skills

Attention to detail

Contract negotiation skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong presentation skills

Organized

Customer satisfaction

Tools

Google Docs

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Event Managers

Event Managers will oversee live (in-person) events from start to finish, including venue sourcing, contracting, pre-event logistics, event execution, and invoicing. Each manager is responsible for their own events, which can range from small training sessions to large trade shows and summits. Additionally, Event Managers manage Live Online (LO) events, ensuring they adhere to international LO protocols and run smoothly as a team.

Responsibilities

• Identify suitable venues in the planned city through the RFP process;
• Negotiate contracts aligning with the company's brand and event profile;
• Plan courseware, manage ordering, and handle logistics;
• Monitor class sizes, manage waitlists with Customer Service, and ensure proper room allocation;
• Oversee marketing activities to ensure alignment with plans;
• Coordinate with instructors on travel, accommodation, and requirements;
• Finalize venue arrangements;
• Organize social events and evening meals for staff and delegates;
• Manage on-site event execution, supervise hotel staff and facilitators;
• Administer delegate evaluations and follow up to maintain quality;
• Control budgets, deposits, and invoicing to stay within costs;
• Contribute to continuous process improvements across departments;
• Assist in planning and executing Live Online events following global protocols.

Qualifications and Skills

• 2 to 5 years of experience in event planning or venue management;
• Passion for customer satisfaction;
• Attention to detail and strong contract negotiation skills;
• Organized, disciplined, positive attitude, willing to go above and beyond;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Strong presentation skills;
• Understanding of business finance, including event costs and P&L;
• Willingness to travel mainly within Europe;
• Team player eager to assist;
• Experience in meeting quotas on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis;
• Proficiency in Google Docs, MS Word, and Excel.

The company's culture emphasizes Mission, Brand, and People, aiming to hire individuals aligned with their values of fairness, honesty, customer focus, and pragmatic approach. They foster an inclusive, collaborative environment and value diversity and equal opportunity for all employees.