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Graduate Operations Executive - Conferences

Argus Media

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26d ago

💼 Graduate Job

London

You need experience in logistics, strong communication skills, negotiation abilities, and problem-solving skills. Be detail-oriented, tech-savvy, results-driven, client-focused, and willing to travel. Show initiative, creativity, and leadership in event planning and management.
You will manage speakers, sponsors, and partners, update event details, track forecasts and profitability, coordinate logistics, develop industry knowledge, and research new technologies to enhance the conference experience.

Graduate Job

Business, Operations & Strategy•London

Argus is looking for an enthusiastic Conference Operations Executive who will play an important role in the operations management of our large portfolio of events. The ideal candidate will be a creative, self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the challenges of working on international events.

Experience in logistics coordination for business events and conferences.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills and ability to network
Strong negotiation skills in liaising with suppliers
Process driven and skilled problem solver
Able to use initiative and take ownership of projects as well as work as part of a team
Excellent co-ordination and time management skills including detail focus
Experience of researching and analyzing event data and recommending improvements
Excellent IT skills, including detailed work with excel spreadsheets
Attributes:
Passionate about events; contributing to a positive and energized culture
Self-motivated, confident and results driven individual
Clear and well thought through decision making skills
Client focused, with ability balance company’s interests with delegate experience
Take-charge demeanor that engenders confidence and respect in team, clients and suppliers
Diplomacy and tact in dealing with challenges on site and conflict management
Sound judgment; a calm and methodical approach in dealing with challenges
Creative; coming up with innovative and fresh ideas for conferences and exhibition
Natural role model; supportive, patient facilitator providing goals, direction and constructive feedback
Ability to travel globally
Flexibility to manage extended hours as needed to meet event deadlines

Business, Operations & Strategy

Carry out basic venue searches
Manage speakers, sponsors and partners once they have signed up to the event, liaising closely with the Conference Producer and Sponsorship Manager
Liaise with Conference Producer and Marketing Manager to produce a delegate communication plan, sending out regular updates to engage registered delegates
Keep website updated with current event details including venue and accommodation details and sponsor profiles; checking that all information on pricing and registration is accurate
Accurately track forecasts and profitability results and report on a regular basis, including performance against capacity and targets for exhibitors, sponsors, meeting rooms and attendees.
Ownership of decisions relevant to logistics: supplier choices; leading on-site team of the running of the event from start to finish; ensuring logistics are coordinated and the on-site experience runs smoothly to meet expectations
Organise and produce conference set design, signage and networking app.
Develop industry knowledge to respond to delegate enquiries and professionally represent Argus
Research new technologies and conference and exhibition formats to implement the latest conference industry offerings to evolve and improve the delegate experience and enhance the Argus brand

Work type

Full time

Work mode

office

Location

London