Marketing & Operations Executive - HI Design Events

About us

dmg events is an international exhibitions and publishing company. We attract more than 425,000 visitors to our global portfolio of 80 exhibitions each year. Through our global events, our aim is simple. We want to accelerate business through face-to-face events, which is why we work so hard to bring people together, creating opportunities for them to network, learn and do business. dmg events is part of the Daily Mail Group Trust (DMGT). DMGT Manages a diverse, multinational portfolio of companies with total revenues of £2bn, that provide businesses and consumers with compelling information, analysis, insight, events, news, and entertainment.

HI Design Events

HI Design Events is an exclusive, invite-only event series for the hospitality interior design industry, bringing together FF&E Suppliers and Buyers to meet and do business. Each event is hosted in a 5* hotel, and held over three days - Asia (Phu Quoc, Vietnam), MEA (Ras Al Khaimah, UAE), and Europe (Greece). The role entails marketing and operations support, as well as general event coordination.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create and implement an integrated marketing strategy and drop schedule for the portfolio
• Ensure show websites are fully up to date with latest information in accordance with campaign cycle
• Copywrite and proof all marketing materials (in conjunction with Event Director) in line with the content calendar and messaging
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors, such as hotel venue, photographers, and transportation providers, throughout contract negotiation and delivery of services
• Communicate directly with the confirmed delegates, collecting flight information for arranging airport transfers, pre-event tour bookings, extra night bookings, and general travel assistance
• Manage the design and production of all event collateral including event directories
• Assistance onsite with the seminar host/AV team and manage onsite signage
• Undertake post-event tasks promptly such as surveys, raising POs, and documenting issues and resolutions

Skills required:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Dedication to providing great customer service
• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks
• Able to work well individually and in a group
• Willingness to travel

Experience required:

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in events
• Experience with the following tools is a plus: Adestra or Emarsys, PowerBI, SalesForce, Google Analytics, social media business manager suites

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the HI Design portfolio development and growth, in the vibrant world of hospitality interior design. 

"Please take the time to read the job description, you must meet all the criteria set out above for your application to be considered. We do check all applications and suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 days. If you are not contacted by us within 5 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time."

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