Senior Manager Association Management Fulltime based in Berlin fmd

K.I.T. Group is a global fullservice partner for the holistic conception organisation marketing and implementation of events of all sizes and formats. As a Professional Conference Organiser (PCO) and Association Management Company (AMC) K.I.T. Group works with numerous international associations and companies from the fields of science business politics culture and sport to turn our
customers ideas and visions into reality. We see ourselves as bridgebuilders connectors and enablers and stand for innovative solutions structured planning efficient management and true passion for mutual success.

Tasks

• Lead daytoday management of associations with a strategic focus including strategic planning implementation and followup as well as overseeing membership communication sponsorships budgeting and contract management
• Support associations Executive Boards with decisionmaking as well as development and implementation of strategies in line with their mission and vision
• Feedback on members needs and concerns to association leadership on a regular basis
• Advise on compliance with governance policies and procedures outlined in bylaws and internal rules of the association
• Prepare and present association budgets to Executive Board
• Maintain overview of contracts with suppliers and sponsors
• Identify funding/sponsorship opportunities
• Regular feedback to Board of Directors on association activities risk management and performance

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years professional experience in the management of associations or nonprofit organisations of which at least 3 years should be in a lead/strategic role
• Advanced degree (e.g. Business studies International Relations Politics Development Studies Anthropology) or equivalent additional professional experience
• Proven superior management skills: ability to coordinate inputs from various stakeholders to track progress against targets and identify barriers to progress to plan agendas and facilitate meetings to organise evaluate and communicate information ability to lead discussions in conflict situations and identify solutions
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with diverse stakeholders and organisations with a strong spirit of outreach diplomacy and collaboration
• Superior listening verbal and written communication skills able to effectively calibrate input and synthesise information to connect with diverse audiences
• Ability to work with flexibility efficiency and enthusiasm in a fastpaced and complex internal and external environment as a leader and team member
• Superior analytical skills and ability to structure portfolio analyses and support strategic initiatives and investment evaluations
• Expertise and experience with one or more aspects of the medical industry and scientific research is a plus
• Strong skills in budgeting and financial management
• Very good knowledge of English (other languages as plus) numeracy copywriting/editing presentation administrative general culture
• Willingness to travel abroad
• Very structured way of working and attention to detail
• A sense of humor

Benefits

• Mobile and inperson office with flexible working hours
• Opportunity to travel and work with various cultures
• Attractive office location with very good access to public transport
• Access to various company benefits such as a subsidy for Urban Sports Club & BVG company ticket.

We are committed to an open and diverse working environment. That is why we assess applications on the basis of suitability and skills regardless of gender and gender identity disability social and ethnic origin nationality religion and ideology age or sexual orientation.