Event Director

Job description:

We have a very exciting opportunity for an Event Director to join the award-winning team at Raccoon Media Group as the event lead for Snowbound Expo. Reporting directly to the MD, this is a commercial-lead opportunity that is perfect for an experience sales and event professional looking to take the next step up or an experienced Event Director.

Key responsibilities include:

• Define the sales and strategy plan for the event, including identification of key commercial objectives, strategy, tactics, potential risks, industry opportunities and measurable KPIs
• Uphold accurate and regular tracking, trend identification and drive greater efficiencies, smarter working practices and effective resource allocation where required
• Produce and monitor financial forecasting, billing and processes, including firm control of department spend and reconciliation
• Ensure adherence to all company payment procedures
• Review pricing policies and suggest ideas that drive higher revenue Sales and Relationships
• Take the lead role in developing our value-proposition for the Expo. Suggest new ideas and technical innovations that improve the proposition
• Create a new suite of sales assets to help sell the proposition
• Work with Marketing Team to ensure that marketing spend is within budget
• Liaise with Marketing Team to develop the visitor proposition and increase visitor traffic
• Work with our Head of Content to ensure a strong content proposition is delivered
• Work with Operations Director to ensure operational expenditure is in line with budget
• Attend exhibitions to help generate revenue, awareness of Snowbound Expo and build industry relationships
• Proactively look for new/smarter ways to improve department processes and procedures to deliver a faster, more efficient service to clients
• Ensure all event documents and paperwork are accurate and in place
• Show a driven, revenue-first and hands-on management style that guides best practice, raises performance and delivers against the Raccoon Events company values
• Communicate regularly with the wider team keep them updated on strategic and tactical department news, developments and results (weekly meetings)
• Work with Event Directors to ensure cross department sharing of leads and collaborative working
• Consistently demonstrate tact, diplomacy, maturity and professionalism in all aspects of your role
• Be accountable for your business unit, complying with all internal processes to ensure quality standards and service propositions are being met