Assistant Event Coordinator

Working directly with our well known and respected client, we are a specialist marketing firm who are now looking for our next Events Assistant to join our expanding team.

The Assistant Event Coordinator will be responsible to:

• To respond to specific tasks, as appropriate within your team and independently on occasion
• Act as internal liaison between the customer and the client through the sales process
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors and venues
• Planning event details and aspects
• Creating reliable financial reports and collecting payments on time
• Managing events and addressing potential problems that may arise
• Planning for potential scenarios that could impact the integrity of the event
• Maintaining a working knowledge of the complex needs of a wide variety of events
• Ensure smooth-running of the sales process
• Constantly striving to improve cost-effectiveness and customer service
• As experience is gained, liaise with customers and ensure their requests are dealt with efficiently
• To produce detailed and accurate reports of your sales
• To report weekly (or earlier as appropriate) to Managing Director on the progress of work
• Develop remarkable customer service skills to match the company's standards

Requirements:

• Strong (verbal and written) communication skills with an ability to build relationships
• Effective presentation and negotiation skills
• BA Degree in related field
• Good time-management skills with a problem-solving attitude

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your talent and progress in a dynamic and expanding marketing firm and represent a well-established and respected client in the USA.

Please note this is a full-time position