Global Events Operations Lead - Logistics & Strategy

Argus Media; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Flexible working

25 days holiday

Training opportunities

Job summary

Argus Media in London is seeking an events marketing manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC) to lead operations and delivery of a broad portfolio of events across international venues. The role requires a creative, energetic candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with strong logistics, budgeting, supplier management and on-site leadership.

You will collaborate with Product and Regional Marketing to promote events, manage contracts, and ensure excellent attendee experiences.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in logistics coordination for marketing events, business events or conferences
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to network
• Strong negotiation skills
• Process driven and skilled problem solver
• Able to use initiative and take ownership of projects as well as work as part of a team
• Excellent co-ordination, organisational skills and time management skills
• Experience of researching and analysing event data and recommending improvements
• Excellent IT skills, including detailed work with excel spreadsheets

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and negotiate with venues and suppliers for forums and 3rd party events
• Manage the contracting process through to a signed contract, and liaise with legal to ensure the process adheres to internal policy
• Ownership of decisions relevant to logistics: supplier choices; leading the on-site team in running of the event from start to finish
• Work with Product & Regional Marketing on the promotion of events
• Accurately track budget per event and make decisions to keep within budget while maintaining a high quality attendee experience
• Organise and produce onsite signage, including merch, printed material
• Accurate reporting of event’s spend including performance against predetermined metrics. Alert and make recommendations when tracking demonstrates we are not on target
• Building internal relationships to ensure commercial alignment and event coordination
• Keep client experience and brand exposure at the forefront of your event delivery

Skills

Logistics coordination

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Initiative

Teamwork

Time management

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Argus Media in London is seeking an events marketing manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC) to lead operations and delivery of a broad portfolio of events across international venues. The role requires a creative, energetic candidate who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with strong logistics, budgeting, supplier management and on-site leadership.

You will collaborate with Product and Regional Marketing to promote events, manage contracts, and ensure excellent attendee experiences.