Events Manager

Euromonitor; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Events Manager to lead the planning and execution of engaging events and webinars. This role is pivotal in driving the events strategy, promoting products, and enhancing brand awareness. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses exceptional project management skills, and can manage multiple high-priority projects. With a focus on creativity and resourcefulness, you'll mentor a global team while ensuring successful event execution. Join a vibrant company that values integrity, curiosity, and teamwork, and offers excellent benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Enhanced Healthcare

Generous Holiday Allowances

Flexible Working Hours

Volunteering Days

Training and Development Opportunities

Social Events

Hybrid Working

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning and coordinating events and conferences.
• Ability to assess and prioritise workload in a strict deadline-oriented environment.
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal and external events and webinars.
• Collaborate with the Global Head of Events to develop strategy.
• Manage and coordinate physical and digital events.

Skills

Event Planning

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

SalesForce

Microsoft Applications

Tools

Monday.com

SalesForce

Job description

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About Euromonitor:

Euromonitor International leads the world in data analytics and research into markets, industries, economies and consumers. We provide truly global insight and data on thousands of products and services; we are the first destination for organisations seeking growth. With our guidance, our clients can make bold, strategic decisions with confidence.

About the role:

The Events Manager will be responsible for planning and executing internal and external events and webinars, and support marketing post-event activities that align with the overall marketing strategy to support business objectives.

This role will help drive the execution of our events strategy, along with promotion and tactics for both in-person and digital events. They will also manage to a team of events executives located globally, providing strategic and hands-on mentorship and leadership to help them achieve their goals.

With creativity and resourcefulness in organising and hosting successful events, the role will promote Euromonitor International's products, its spokespeople, engage with clients, inspire confidence in our brand, and communicate our business messages to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Global Head of Events to develop the strategy and associated deliverables;
• Research, recommend, and prioritise new growth opportunities and enhance existing events to maximise ROI and brand awareness;
• Manage and coordinate physical and digital events including topic development, technology requirements, invitation and registration support, content delivery, and reporting;
• Conduct market research on platforms, venues, content, and speakers, and negotiate agreements;
• Ensure Euromonitor's representation at high-quality conferences;
• Support lead generation efforts through internal and external events and correlate revenue to support growth;
• Report on the performance of internal, external, and virtual events;
• Work closely with commercial and research leadership teams to define strategies for identified targets, and assess priorities to target the appropriate audience;
• Manage projects to ensure major event milestones are met and delivered according to project schedules;
• Propose ideas to improve events quality and act as a consultative partner to various departments in Euromonitor;
• Proactively manage issues and troubleshoot before, during, and after events;
• Conduct pre-and post-event evaluations and report on outcomes;
• Perform other duties as requested by Marketing-Communications leadership;
• Occasionally provide colleagues with local language support through events team-members for better localisation of content and to generate greater marketing engagement at a local or regional level.

What you'll bring:

• Extensive experience in planning and coordinating events and conferences;
• Thrive in a fast-paced and highly dynamic environment with a strong capacity to lead multiple, high-priority projects, handle tight deadlines on a daily basis and work cross-functionally;
• Events lead for programme execution working across teams and divisions, meeting facilitation, internal communication, timeline management and post event reporting;
• Experience with venue capacity management;
• Excellent and creative negotiation skills;
• Results-oriented, customer driven and organised with a keen eye for the bigger picture and strong interpersonal skills that are effective at all levels of a multinational organisation;
• Ability to assess and prioritise workload in a strict deadline-oriented environment;
• Exceptional time management, communication, organisational skills and professionalism required for executive-level meetings;
• Experience with SalesForce a plus and knowledge of Monday.com and Microsoft applications;
• Excellent written and spoken English. Other languages an advantage.

Core skills and competencies:

• A strong communicator and excellent project manager, able to build strong relationships across the teams and business;
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong presentation skills;
• Strong understanding of events vision, operations and integrated event marketing;
• Exceptional programme, project and time management skills;
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and results-driven;
• Ability to assess and prioritise workload in a strict deadline-oriented environment;
• Thrive on teamwork and overcoming obstacles;
• Good balance of personal initiative and being a team player.

Why work for Euromonitor?

Our Values:

We seek individuals who act with integrity

We look for candidates who are curious about the world

We feel that as a community, we're stronger together

We seek to enable people to feel empowered

We welcome candidates who bring strength in diversity

International: We have a multinational workforce and communicate daily across our 16 global offices.

Hardworking and Sociable: Our staff balance hard work with enjoyment, offering flexible hours and regular social events, including after-work meetups, summer and Christmas parties.

Committed to Making a Difference: Our Corporate Social Responsibility Programme provides two volunteering days annually, donation amounts for new starters and supports local and international charities through various initiatives.

Excellent Benefits: We offer competitive salaries, enhanced healthcare and pensions, generous holiday allowances, hybrid working, and flexible start and finish times.

Opportunities to Grow: We provide extensive training and development, promoting from within and across departments, and rewarding talent.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Euromonitor International does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

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