Launch Event Manager

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This is a rare opportunity for a commercially driven Event Manager to be responsible for the commercial delivery, planning and coordination of a new show to run during Food Drink and Hospitality Week, the UK's biggest celebration of industry innovation. This is an opportunity to spearhead a major industry launch and shape the future of an exciting new event. You will demonstrate strong commercial acumen and have a keen desire to develop the event to best serve the community. This exciting opportunity will allow you to take ownership of the show.

The Event Manager will have the freedom to autonomously drive growth and direction, whilst delivering on all commercial elements and liaising with the event team across all departments in the day to day running of the event.

Food Drink & Hospitality week is a compilation of focused business events dedicated to gathering the industry together in person and throughout the year. We provide a platform above and beyond the traditional exhibition for suppliers looking to globally grow and develop their business in one of the largest and innovative markets, all underpinned by excellent networking opportunities and a world class content programme.

ROLE PROFILE

• Full event management responsibility, strategy creation and execution, P&L delivery, budget and floorplan management.
• Commercial management - key accounts, partners, stakeholders, trade associations as well as the ability to get involved in the development of the commercial plan and attend client meetings, with a key focus on sponsorship revenue.
• Day to day management of the event team, both direct reports and indirect management of centralised stakeholders (matrix management).
• Build, develop and grow key partnerships, both commercial and non-commercial which drive revenue and community engagement.
• Working closely with the marketing department to sign off strategic marketing plans.
• Working closely with content team to sign off content plan and execution.
• Managing and developing dedicated projects to drive visitor attendance.
• Developing a strategy for a comprehensive commercial campaign to achieve revenue and commercial goals.
• Attending industry events to build network of contacts and gain excellent understanding of the market.

COMPETENCIES

• 5+ years of event industry experience managing event sales/marketing campaigns or 2 years Event Manager experience (strategy, P&L, campaign execution, stakeholder management)
• 5 + commercial experience
• Keen interest in the hospitality sector.
• An innovator - looking at the future, industry trends and visitor / exhibitor needs.
• Outstanding motivational skills to develop team members.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• A confident communicator in all mediums - written, face-to-face & telephone.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Ability to problem-solve under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances
• Strong negotiation skills and budget management expertise
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.

Montgomery Group is a well-established, ethical, collaborative and empowering company. We are driven to maximise each and every employees' potential through empowerment, collaboration and adopting a growth mindset resulting in high performing, tight knit teams who relish coming to work. We are performance led with a strong focus on growth. Importantly, we are purpose-driven, adhere to our values no matter what, and as a family business care about the people and communities that we serve. At Montgomery your achievements will be recognised and celebrated.

The central London, dog friendly offices are close to Oxford Street & Marylebone High Street with access to the private gardens of Manchester Square. Hybrid working is offered to all applicants with a minimum of at least 3 days in the office. Core hours are 9-5pm, flexibility outside these hours will be required to suit the needs of the business.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to diversity. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, providing they meet the minimum requirements of the job role. Sadly, the office building is currently not wheelchair friendly.

At Montgomery Group we recognise that women are less likely than men to apply for a role if they do not have experience in all the areas mentioned in the job description. The list above is indicative, we would still welcome your application even if you feel you don't have experience in all the listed areas but think that you could do the job.

OUR PURPOSE: To serve our world, nurturing relationships and developing opportunities.

OUR VISION: To be our communities' long-term strategic partner throughout the year, creating opportunities for them to connect, transact and engage with the right people to achieve success.

OUR VALUES: Ethically Commercial, Growth Mindset, Embrace Collaboration, Empowerment.

BENEFITS:

• Charity volunteering days
• Company away days
• Corporate gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Dog friendly office
• Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits
• Flexible working hours
• Fundraising matching scheme
• Hybrid working
• Lunchtime speaker programme
• Mentorship programme
• Monthly social events
• Pension plus 8 x death in service-payment
• Season ticket loans
• Wellness weeks