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About the Role
This role offers the opportunity to own the operational standard of every conference run by the company. You will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of 10 European private equity conferences annually, managing venues, suppliers, on-site teams, and the overall attendee experience.
Responsibilities
- Source, compare, and find the best suppliers for various event needs.
- Conduct thorough research to identify potential suppliers for add-ons, branding materials, and other event requirements.
- Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and high-quality services.
- Maintain positive relationships with suppliers, addressing any issues or concerns.
- Review and manage budgets, ensuring all changes are raised ahead of time.
- Plan sponsored VIP events, lunches, dinners, and after-hours activities.
- Coordinate with venue staff to ensure all logistical details are in place.
- Provide on-site support during events, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
- Keep track and condense internal team queries.
- Maintain inventory tracking and regularly update event inventory sheets.
- Perform quality checks on design aspects such as banners, signage, brochures, and other promotional materials.
- Hire, train, and manage a 40-person volunteer organization.
Requirements
- Must have a UK work permit.
- Possess a relentless drive and desire to be the very best.
- Exhibit an unparalleled work ethic with a high sense of urgency.
- Take ownership of all tasks, be proactive, and follow through on commitments.
- Be curious about people and enjoy speaking, building, and nurturing relations.
- Be an excellent communicator, especially verbally and in writing.
- Be well-organized and display the ability to structure and prioritize work.
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Research skills
- Organization skills
- Outreach skills
- Project management skills
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Budget management
- Supplier negotiation
- Event planning
- Team management
- Volunteer management
Location
- London
Work Type
- Onsite
- Monday to Friday
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Benefits
- Opportunity for ownership of key business areas
- Working in-person in London HQ
- Constant push out of comfort zone
- Opportunity for real impact in a start-up environment
- Inspiration and guidance from high-performing team, CEO, and founder
- Unlimited growth potential with internal promotion opportunities
- Travel opportunities for overseas conferences
- Invaluable transferable skills development
- Training provided
About the Company
- Presidents Summit is Northern Europe’s leading business conference, connecting 3,000+ leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and policymakers from 50+ countries.
- Presidents Summit has welcomed world-leading experts such as Bill Clinton, Steve Wozniak, Sir Richard Branson, Gary Vaynerchuk among 130+ others.
- Presidents Summit is part of United Media, which focuses on building large-scale industry media and conferences products in sectors such as insurance, finance, and retail.
- United Media has organically launched 8 media companies and acquired one.