EVENT DIRECTOR - GLOBAL EVENTS AGENCY

Posted 17 June 2016
SalaryNegotiable
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEvent Recruitment Agency
Reference14712/004
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

DB14712

Excellent opportunity to join a global events agency, organise large scale events and manage a well established events team!

THE COMPANY

This well-established and successful global event and production agency has an impressive client list and is well known in the industry for delivering engaging events that range from conferences and meetings through to product launches and travel incentives.

They pride themselves on attention to detail and consistently providing the highest levels of quality and customer service - something which sees clients keep growing and new clients coming on board every week!

Offering a truly rewarding and supportive working environment where "team work" knows no bounds this is a great opportunity to establish an excellent career path within a forward thinking and progressive global agency.

THE ROLE

Due to the continued development of the company and rapid expansion plans there is now an opportunity for an ambitious and commercially focussed Event Director to join their dynamic team, working with a range of blue chip clients across a wide range of industry sectors.

You will work across a portfolio of their events, focusing on larger projects and incentive travel events across the UK and Overseas. You will also support and manage a team of Event Managers.

Key responsibilities include:

*Mentor more inexperienced members of the team
*Taking detailed client briefs
*Pitching to new clients
*Proposal writing
*Venue sourcing
*Managing budgets
*Full logistics
*Onsite Management
*Event reconciliation


THE CANDIDATE

The successful candidate will have a strong event agency background and a proven ability to manage large scale/large budget events end to end. The ideal candidate will have strong logistical experience and exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build strong rapport with high profile clients. In addition, you will have also managed a team of employees at Event Manger level. Experience organising incentive travel events is preferred but not essential for the role.

In return the agency will offer a competitive salary, a great working environment and most of all great career development in a fantastic agency that rewards and recognises talent.

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Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across marketing, creative and events. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

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