Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen as a Hybrid Event Manager for FCM M&E UK/IE, your role will be to inspire your clients’ event visions and work with them to achieve their perfect outcome. You will help develop the product offering to our clients using a range of event technology. We are looking for someone with experience managing and delivering virtual, hybrid & in-person events for a range of stakeholders. The successful candidate will have a ‘start-up’ mentality, have proven experience within the industry and is not afraid of a challenge. They will possess great leadership skills and have the ability to pivot seamlessly within the role.
Key Accountabilities:
Hybrid Event Management – Be fully accountable for the programmes under your direction and to work with the team and the client to ensure that the event brief and budget are fully understood, logistically sound and to provide solutions when necessary.
Negotiating with Suppliers & Vendors –  Negotiate on behalf of the FCM M&E customer (for the best offering and best price for the client).
Account Management – To maintain effective and customer focused communication throughout with all stakeholders, ensuring all clients’ needs are understood, being met and proactive solutions are being offered.
Reporting – Maintain accurate files, budgets & critical paths in order to adhere to deadlines and budgets with an emphasis on attrition and cancellation deadlines as per signed contracts, across all events under your leadership.
Leadership – Utilise leadership skills to develop and mentor Event Managers and Event Planners within the team.
Training – Proactively manage your available training opportunities.
Qualifications:
A minimum of 4 years demonstrated event, conference and incentive management experience. Essential
In-Depth knowledge of CVENT Event management system. Essential
Experience in training and mentoring team members. Desirable 
M&E product experience in key regions. Essential
Knowledge of all major suppliers and relevant MICE products/destinations. Essential
Knowledge of event management operational processes, standards and procedures. Essential
Experience managing projects in Wrike. Desirable