As an Event Director, you will be seen as a senior member of the Event Practice, who sets the benchmark of excellence and efficiencies for the broader Events Practice Team. Responsible for conceptualizing and executing innovative event strategies, through managing and directing an experienced team of event professionals, whilst nurturing key client relationships, to identify and grow future opportunities for the Event Practice.
Additionally, your role involves collaborating with leadership to align event initiatives with the overall company vision and objectives. As a seasoned professional, you'll utilize your extensive industry knowledge and creativity to position our events as industry-leading and memorable experiences.
This is a 12-month contract to perm role.
Responsibilities:
- Proposal & Pitches
- Provide oversight and strategic direction for all event proposals, ensuring they align with organizational goals and standards.
- Offer guidance on effective proposal development and review processes.
- Lead strategic pitch presentations for major clients or key opportunities, aligning pitches with the organization's long-term vision and objectives.
- Mentor and guide team members in pitch strategies and delivery.
- Event Marketing
- Inform and support the marketing vision of taking the event to market, aligning it with the overall event strategy and organizational objectives.
- Ensure marketing efforts resonate with the target audience and support the event's goals.
- Event Planning and Coordination
- Provide high-level strategic oversight of event planning processes and outcomes.
- Align event planning with the organization's long-term vision and goals.
- Risk Management
- Identify potential risks associated with events and develop mitigation strategies.
- Provide guidance on risk assessment and contingency planning.
- Vendor Management
- Collaborate with the team to negotiate high-profile vendor contracts and agreements.
- Foster relationships with key vendors and negotiate long-term contracts for recurring events.
- On-site Event Management
- Ensure the event is executed in line with the envisioned concept and objectives.
- Engage with stakeholders, sponsors, and key participants during the event to ensure satisfaction and alignment with the event's goals.
- Post-Event Evaluation and Reporting
- Provide high-level oversight of the post-event evaluation process to ensure it aligns with organizational goals.
- Prepare an executive-level post-event report highlighting the event's success, challenges, and future recommendations.
- Budget & Financial Management
- Develop a strategic approach to budget planning and allocation across events.
- Conduct thorough financial analysis, monitoring event resource hours, costs, variances, and overall financial performance.
- Client Relationship Management
- Develop a high-level client relationship strategy to align with the Practice objectives and values.
- Analyze feedback and insights from client interactions to enhance event planning and service delivery.
- Team Leadership and Collaboration
- Provide strategic leadership to event managers and their teams, aligning their efforts with the overall vision and objectives of the event.
- Ensure the event team's activities align with the broader goals and values of the Practice.
Requirements:
- Preferable bachelor’s degree or similar in Event Management, Business, Marketing, Hospitality or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience/exposure amongst an agency within the Event Marketing Industry (Internationally) with proven experience at leadership/management level.
- Direct experience of leading and managing multi-layered/complex event experience strategies from brief to event strategy, proposal, to conception to completion.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, including team management and collaboration.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines.
- A keen eye for detail, creative thinker, and problem-solver abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with clients and vendors.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Familiarity with event industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
- Proficiency in event management software and Microsoft Suite.
- Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.
What we offer:
- Company pension.
- Flexible blended working policy with 2 days per week in our London office.
- 23 days paid leave with annual increases after a period of service.
- Access to MOI’s M | University training platform to help you grow.
- Employee rewards and recognition programme.
- Wellness days throughout the year.
About MOI:
MOI is the world’s leading global multi-specialist B2B agency, with offices in London, New York, Seattle, Dubai, Singapore, Munich, and Sydney.
As Best Agency of the Year (B2B Marketing Awards 2022) and Best Company to Work For (Best Companies), we’re committed to redefining the business of creativity as the catalyst for B2B growth.
Equal Opportunities:
We are committed to creating a workplace that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters innovation and ensures that every individual's unique perspective is celebrated and respected.
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