Client Solutions Specialist, Bespoke Events - OMDIA
Client Solutions Specialist, Bespoke Events - OMDIA
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Job Description
This role is based in 240 Blackfriars London Office
You will support the winning and delivery of bespoke marketing services to clients in your respective pillar helping achieve the consulting revenue target. Youll work on some of the most exciting projects in the market through our blue-chip client list where youll play a key role in strengthening existing customer relationships as well as developing new ones.
Areas of Responsibility & Accountability
Event Planning & Execution:
- Develop plan and execute a diverse range of events including corporate meetings conferences and social gatherings.
- Work with project sponsors internal teams and external vendors to manage all event logistics including site selection contract negotiations transportation catering audiovisual needs and accommodations.
- Work with internal analysts on event content proposition development including theme setting and agenda design.
- Act as one point of contract for both event speakers and audience.
- Oversee all event activities on the day of the event ensuring smooth operations and a high-quality attendee experience.
Budget Management:
- Develop event budgets track expenses and ensure all events are delivered within budget.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors and service providers to achieve the best possible rates without compromising quality.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management:
- Liaise with vendors sponsors partners and stakeholders to ensure all aspects of event planning are handled efficiently and meet organizational goals.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and industry partners.
Marketing & Promotion:
- Collaborate with the internal and sponsors marketing team to develop promotional materials invitations and advertising campaigns to maximize event attendance.
- Use social media and other digital platforms to create buzz and generate interest for upcoming events.
Post-Event Evaluation:
- Collect feedback from attendees vendors and stakeholders to evaluate event success and gather insights for future improvements.
- Produce detailed post-event reports including financial summaries attendee feedback and recommendations for future events.
Qualifications :
Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Event Management Marketing Communications or a related field.
- Proven experience in event planning and management in B2B events.
- Proven track record of successfully managing median-scale events (100 300 persons) from conception to completion.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in event management software and tools (e.g. Eventbrite Cvent).
- Flexible schedule and willingness to travel as required.
- Experience with virtual or hybrid event platforms.
- Familiarity with project management tools like Smartsheet or Trello.
Additional Information :
We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Heres some of what you can expect when you join us. But dont just take our word for it see what our colleagues have to say at
- Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely
- Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
- Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer with charity match funding available too
- Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When its time for the next step we encourage and support internal job moves
- Time out: 25 days annual leave rising to 27 days after two years plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
- A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from plus company funded private medical cover
- A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
- Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance mental health first aiders a healthy living subsidy access to health apps and more
- Recognition for great work with global awards and kudos programmes
- As an international company the chance to collaborate with teams around the world
Were not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most although not all of the skills and experience listed we welcome your application.
At Informa youll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
