Senior Event Manager.

Aspire is excited to be partnering with an award winning Event Agency. This opportunity will bring you the chance to work with a major client, whilst being a part of a hugely successful agency that pride themselves in delivering world class events.

Headquartered in New York, this company has grown to span over 12 countries with more than 700 team members, all with the desire to connect people to the world's top brands.

If you're looking to develop your career in Events, this is the place to be!

THE ROLE

You will have a strong operational understanding and practical experience in event logistics and venue management, to work with internal teams to coordinate the logistical needs of the event space.

• Collaborate closely with all departments to develop and be responsible for event requirements and deliverables, including but not limited to communications, calendars, registration needs, feedback surveys, and wrap-up reports.
• Coordinate with the venue, planning and managing all aspect of the event, including audio and visual, décor, catering, security, entertainment, prizes/swag, and transportation.
• Manage various programs and events throughout a range of industries with innovation, creativity, and strategy while delivering top-notch creative execution.
• Act as a point of contact for clients while an event is taking place.
• Train new hires and organize their training and shadowing programs. During new hires' orientation periods, act as their point of contact
• Occasional travel for site visits and VIP events
• Manage high touch events & acts as Lead Event Manager on global events involving multi-region support

ALL ABOUT YOU:

• 5 - 7+ years' event management and/or corporate meeting planning experience preferred
• Strong meeting coordination experience for meetings/conferences ranging between 50 - 300+ people
• A Bachelor's Degree in any relevant field is preferred
• Experience working on large and complex databases

Your Profile:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and sales skills
• Adaptable and creative with the ability to problem solve
• Highly organised, able to multitask and meet deadlines through excellent time management skills
• Able to work independently and in a team

Does this sound like you? Please remember to attach your CV here for consideration, and we look forward to hearing from you.

Please note ASPIRE can only respond to those candidates that we feel match the criteria discussed with our client.

We Are Aspire is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.