Business Development Assistant
No agencies please.
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
The Opportunity:
Easyfairs has an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Assistant to join a growing team responsible for driving strategic growth of this fast-growing business.
Since its launch in 2004, Easyfairs has expanded rapidly and has grown to become one of the top 10 exhibition organisers globally. Much of that growth has come through acquisition and the successful candidate will play a key role in the future development strategy.
Covering the UK&Global region (UK, France, Iberia and Algeria) the role will report directly to the Head of Business Development (UKG). It is the perfect opportunity for a recent graduate that is analytically minded and a strong communicator. Any relevant internships/ professional experience is a plus.
About the role:
The main focus of this dynamic role is to support the Head of Business Development (UKG) in:
- Screening markets to identify potential acquisition opportunities
- Co-ordinating and monitoring data on potential acquisitions
- Visiting events and conducting research amongst key stake holder groups
- Assisting in the preparation of presentations for the Easyfairs M&A Board
- Assisting in the commercial due diligence of selected events.
The ideal candidate will be/have:
- Recent graduate, ideally with professional experience, preferably in an event environment though this is not essential
- Strong analytical skills
- Critical thinker
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Meticulous and consistent attention to detail
- Ability to hit deadlines and work under pressure
- Curiosity - the want to know why and the drive to find out
- Technical competence and experience in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products
- English must be fluent and possess high standards of communication and organisation
- Positive attitude and commitment
Who are we?
Easyfairs is a pan-European event company. We organise and host more than 200 events in 14 countries (Algeria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom) and we manage eight venues in Belgium, the Netherlands and Sweden. Our passion is to bring business communities and communities of interest together. We strive to “easify” the life of our customers and increase the return on their investment of time and money through all-in formulas, advanced technology and a customer-centric approach. The Easyfairs Group employs 750 highly committed talents. Our commitment to excellence has been recognised several times. We were named Belgium’s “Entrepreneur of the Year®” in 2018 and Deloitte has named us a “Best Managed Company” five years running (2019-23). The company is ranked 11th in the list of the world’s leading exhibition companies.
What are we like to work for?
Where talent development and having fun are part of our company values, Easyfairs is a very dynamic and exciting company to be part of, with over 750 lively and energetic team members. We offer not only an exciting opportunity to be part of this epic journey, but also fantastic career development. Working for us is very rewarding. Be ready to be challenged daily, recognised openly and to be part of an ambitious growth trajectory!
Benefits:
🎂 Birthday day off
🏡 Flexible working as well as hybrid working
👶 Enhanced family pay (maternity & paternity)
🚲 Cycle to work scheme
🚂 Interest free travel loans
📚 Free online academy to focus on professional development and upskilling
🧠 Specialist external performance coach services available to all employees
🤝 Employee assistance programme
👩⚕️ 24/7 access to our virtual GP service
🏆 Long service awards
💰 Pension as well as offering salary sacrifice
👪 Life cover
🔒 Group income protection
🎉 Regular company socials organised throughout the year
🍾 Fully stocked beer & wine fridge in the office
We understand that applicants can be put off applying for a job if they feel they don't fit all of the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills/ experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply! Here at Easyfairs, we are passionate about the power of fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our team to thrive in. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
