Event Director

July 24

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Exhibitions • Conferences • Construction • Energy • Interior Design

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Description

• The Event Director will report to the Senior Vice President and will work closely with the Sales, Operations, Conference and Marketing teams to organize, coordinate, and manage upcoming events. • You will be responsible for all aspects of your assigned events, so the ideal candidate will be both analytical and creative and have the ability to successfully deliver against multiple projects throughout the year – efficiently and effectively following a plan to meet targets and ensure a great customer experience. • Create and drive the vision for the events, including developing show themes, exhibition, features, promotions, advertising and sponsorship opportunities. • In conjunction with Operations, Marketing, Sales and Finance develop event budgets, monthly forecasts, P & L's, and maintain financial controls. • Develop and monitor show business plans to ensure alignment with the business vision. • Promote consistent communications with departments and ensure consistent practices across the group and broader business. • Establish relationships throughout the industry in order to become aware of new business opportunities and maintain and develop governmental and ministerial relationships. • Keep abreast of current sales practices in industry and make recommendations based on gained knowledge. • Manage exhibitor communications and relationships, including conflict resolution and difficult account receivables situations. • Manage floor plans, while looking for ways to improve floor plan yield and improve traffic flow. • Actively participate in the sale of stakeholder packages, sponsorship, advertising, and exhibit space. • Be knowledgeable in all aspects of the energy industry. • Meet regularly (face to face) with key service & supply companies and energy producers to improve relationships between our events and our customers. • Develop, analyze and interpret significant developments and/or trends in the energy industry and initiate change when necessary. • Act as the media spokesperson for the events, this becoming the ‘face’ of the events. • Participate in outside events that will promote the company as a critical member of the industry and community. • Visit related exhibitions in order to make contact with current clients and develop relations with potential clients. • Conduct regular project meetings with event team to ensure all departments are following critical paths, budgets, and up to date on each event. • Communicate and manage dmg events customer care philosophy and programs internally and to clients and prospects. • Assist in providing ongoing training and familiarization of staff with dmg events’ standard policies, practices, services, and use of research data.

Requirements

• Experience working in domestic and/or international exhibitions / conferences. • Significant large-scale exhibition and conference organising experience. • A keen understanding of the Energy sector and the ability to build events / features around the key issues. • A proven ability to position the exhibition and conference that attracts significant stakeholder interest. • Knowledge and experience of Profit & Loss responsibility is desirable. • High level of organisation skills, both personally and on a team basis. • Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision. • A high attention to detail. • A creative approach to dealing with day-to-day issues. • Excellent communication skills required as the post involves liaising with a range of professionals including major clients, sponsors, participants, sub-contractors, suppliers and in-house management. • Excellent networking and information gathering abilities. • Good customer care attitude and skills. • Excellent presentation skills. • Advanced Microsoft Office skills essential and a familiarity with software such as Salesforce would be an advantage.