Description
Argus Media is seeking an enthusiastic Events Marketing Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract to play a crucial role in the operations management and delivery of our large portfolio of events.
The ideal candidate will be a creative, driven, energetic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the challenges of working on multiple international events.
Key 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
- Make key decisions on logistics, including supplier choices and leading the on-site team in running the event from start to finish
- Collaborate 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 merchandise and printed materials
- Provide accurate reporting of event spend, including performance against predetermined metrics, and make recommendations when tracking demonstrates we are not on target
- Build internal relationships to ensure commercial alignment and event coordination
- Prioritise client experience and brand exposure in event delivery
Skills and Experience:
- 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
- Ability to use initiative and take ownership of projects, as well as work as part of a team
- Excellent coordination, 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
Attributes:
- Passionate about events and contributing to a positive and energised culture
- High-performing, confident, and results-driven individual
- Clear and well-thought-through decision-making skills
- Client-focused, with the ability to balance company's interests with guest experience
- Take-charge demeanour that engenders confidence and respect in team, clients, and suppliers
- Diplomacy and tact in dealing with challenges and conflict management
- Sound judgment; a calm and methodical approach in dealing with challenges
- Creative; coming up with innovative and fresh ideas for events delivery
- Natural role model; supportive, patient
- Ability to travel across Europe
What's in it for you:
- Competitive salary and company bonus scheme
- Group pension scheme
- Flexible working environment
- 25 days holiday per annum (pro-rata)
- Extensive internal and external training