Are you an experienced conference consultant? Or a business travel consultant keen to transfer your skills to conference and events? Do you want to work for a reputable international conference and events company? Read on! My client is a leading international business travel and conference & events company. They are now keen to recruit an Event Manager to cover Maternity Leave, however there a major expansion plans so the prospects for a permanent position are good!
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Working in a team of seven Event Managers taking enquiries over the phone or via e-mail from clients
- Largely office based role, but there may be the occasional opportunity to attend a conference or event
- Dealing with conference, events and meetings requirements for small to medium accounts, circa 10-1000 people
- Contacting hotels and venues to put together quotes according to your clients' needs
- Dealing with all related paperwork and administration
- Offering excellent customer service, and ensuring the event or conference runs smoothly
- Dealing with UK based requirements but also some over requirements, including flight reservations on GDS
- Hours are Monday Friday with a rota between 0830-1800.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
My client would be keen to receive applications from business travel consultants, looking for a change in direction. Those candidates with conference and events experience from an event management company would also be considered. For those candidates from an events or conference background, any knowledge of flight reservations on GDS Galileo would be highly advantageous.
THE PACKAGE:
My client is offering a starting salary of circa £15000 - £16000 per annum, but with an attractive and achievable bonus scheme, that allows Event Managers to potentially earn an extra £4k pa. They offer various other benefits to be discussed at interview. As stated they have plans for expansion so this is an excellent time to join this successful, growing, multi-national company!
INTERESTED:
If you are keen to be considered please follow the instructions to apply! For any questions, please contact Claire at Travel Trade Recruitment on (phone number removed) .
This job expired on 15/09/2010
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