Bloomberg - Events Planner - Team Leader

Type d?emploi: Permanent
Secteur géographique: Central London - London, United Kingdom
Salaire: Competitive
Nom: Bloomberg
Posté: 06-12-2010
Le code: 27311
Langues:
Anglais
Langues requises: 0

The Role

This is a newly-created position; the successful candidate will act as the Team Leader to the Event Planning team for the EMEA region. This role will be responsible to ensure successful planning, execution, and measurement of all trade shows, 3rd party/industry events and proprietary Bloomberg events using the right mix of internal fixed and external agency resources in the EMEA.

Key Responsibilities

Management & Execution:

- To direct the event delivery model to ensure flawless execution of events according to Bloomberg standards of excellence
- To manage both the London and Dubai team of planners
- To co-ordinate multiple country events across EMEA
- Developing local resourcing structure/model to ensure successful delivery of 3rd party/proprietary programs that drives business results
- Integrate event activity with other sales/marketing activities to drive consistent brand messaging/integrity across campaign structure
-Ensure compliance to budget, expenses, and reconciliations on a per event basis

Strategic:

- A track record of driving the right mix of event portfolio’s to ensure customer acquisition and education/training for customer retention/audience generation/prospective client events
- Ability to research and influence decisions on appropriate mix of 3rd party/proprietary mix of events
- Ability to work with global event counterparts to drive brand consistency, operational efficiency and value for internal client base
- Successfully implemented event program standards/measurements across events of any size, volume, type or location to drive business results

Operations:

- Ability to suggest & enhance functionality on event management/tracking systems
- Passion for developing ideas and their implementation ie reducing costs; improving or streamlining processes or programs within the department.
-Extensive knowledge of event service providers across EMEA
-Expert in vendor negotiations/procedures/contracting procedures

Requirements:

- Proven experience of successful client side/corporate events experience throughout EMEA
- Previous managerial experience of direct reports
- Agency Client services background a preference
- Articulate and able to present to all levels.
- Ability to multi-task & work flexibly (travel and extended hours) under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate ideas in a professional and articulate manner
- Exhibits strong interpersonal skills and is extremely effective working in a team environment
- Demonstrates the ability to make sound independent decisions consistent with business needs
- Demonstrates a degree of poise, patience, and ability to handle crisis situations effectively
- Actively identifies and addresses issues/conflicts in a constructive manner by creating options for resolution
- Demonstrates a commitment to further expanding his/her knowledge base
- Exhibited entrepreneurial spirit/competitive spirit while conducting themselves in a cooperative manner