Senior Event Executive - Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN (Exhibition)

About the Company

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries to trade, innovate and grow. We organise over 450 large-scale branded and transaction-led events in over a dozen specialist markets. These are typically live and on-demand B2B events where industries convene and people gather to do business.

We also provide data and digital content, as well as year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads.

About the Role

This role is based in Ari Hills office.

The Senior Event Executive is responsible for supporting the design and delivery of the tradeshow event experience for our customers. Working alongside Sales, Marketing and Operations, the Senior Event Executive will help ensure all elements are aligned to create a successful tradeshow event experience.

Responsibilities

• Support development of the Event’s strategy and direction.
• Support the design of the Event experience, ensuring a high-quality level of delivery in support of the Event’s strategy and customer needs.
• Continuously develop industry knowledge through internal and external relationships.
• Develop, improve, and implement the overall customer experience of the Event.
• Build Event loyalty with customers by understanding specific and wider market needs and feed trends/issues back into the Event Manager as input to Event strategy.
• Liaise with Sales, Marketing and Operations teams to ensure all elements of the Event are in alignment.
• Negotiate with venues and suppliers with the Operations team for Event-specific requirements.
• Support Event Manager in overseeing Event floorplan and escalate strategic decisions as required.
• Support financial goals of the Event, working closely with the Event Manager.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned towards successful Event delivery.

Pre-event

• Manage and administer online registration, payment for events, and participant database.
• Plan venue layouts and programme schedules.
• Plan event logistics and coordinate with relevant parties for operational requirements.
• Plan and arrange for on-site manpower and other resources.

On-site requirements

• On-site event management to ensure successful execution of the event from start to end.
• Coordinate with internal and external personnel for on-site operations such as venue and equipment setup, signage, delivery arrangements, IT/communication equipment, registration needs, secretariat requirements, meals, etc.
• Manage manpower and other resources on-site.
• Manage event-related arrangements for international delegates/participants including accommodation and transport.
• Prepare delegates/participants information packs and papers.
• Handle queries and troubleshoot issues on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Event Management discipline or equivalent years of practical relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in leading/executing event management.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders and other functions to ensure successful implementation of events.
• Experience in project management.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English & Thai with follow-through skills and strong presentation skills.
• Creative mindset towards designing and desire to develop skills and knowledge.
• Possess a knack for multi-tasking and take pride in flawless work; dynamic team player.

Benefits

• Great community with in-person and online social events, charity initiatives and diversity and inclusion networks.
• Up to four days per year to volunteer with charity match funding available.
• Career development with bespoke training, mentoring and access to courses on LinkedIn Learning; internal mobility encouraged.
• Annual leave plus a birthday leave day.
• ShareMatch scheme allowing employees to become Informa shareholders with free matching shares.
• Wellbeing support through EAP assistance and mental health first aiders.
• Recognition programmes and opportunities to collaborate with teams around the world.

Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and make decisions based on relevant qualifications and merit. We welcome applications from candidates who have most, although not all, of the listed skills and experience. We handle applicant personal data as part of the application process.