Education and Trade Events Specialist

We now have an exciting opportunity Trade Events Specialistwho will be responsible for delivery of the annual Lamberts events programme - To plan, organise, manage, and report on all trade events from webinars and virtual conferences to tradeshows and education seminars, ensuring an excellent customer experience.

With us you will:

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  Ensure end to end execution of all education and Trade events.
• Establish and maintain a detailed events calendar with regular updates to the wider marketing and sales teams.
• Manage the booking and required materials for trade shows, liaising with the National Sales Manager to ensure correct staffing levels at events, briefing the team on promos and relevant product show casing.
• Proactively work with key internal partners and each event partners and speakers to understand goals, budgets, and plan as well as manage the budget to asses and drive maximum ROI will all events and develop third-party relationships.
• Work with Senior Brand Specialist to develop and execute the communication of the seminars/webinars - through established methods mailing, email and website and identifying new methods of advertising the events to increase attendance.
• Manage the set-up, booking and tracking for the seminar/webinar programme.
• Work across key internal teams (E-commerce and Territory Managers) to ensure the smooth running of events.
• Manage and enhance feedback systems - reporting on outcomes and identifying improvements of delivery and developing the format for future events.
• Keep up to date with new virtual formats and event technologies.
• Travel to some business events is required.

Apply if you have:

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  Event management experience - Client / agency or venue / B2B.
• Executional excellence with very strong organization and a bias for detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication (oral, written, and presentational) and a high level of responsiveness to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong computer skills with a good working knowledge of programs such as MS Word, Excel and PowerPointand social media and events technology/webinar hosting platforms.
• Proactive approach with a high level of leadership & ownership to consistently drive projects and time-bound tasks independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop new approaches / solutions to achieve targets.
• Commercial acumen and influencing skills in negotiating contracts and prices.
• Budget Management skills desirable.
• Database CRM and familiarity with event booking systems would be desirable.

What can we offer you?

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  As part of the P&G organisation, Day 1 starts with you making an impact on the world, P&G brands, and your career.
• You will feel the ownership of your work from the beginning, be given exciting assignments, lead initiatives, and take ownership and responsibility.

You can also expect:

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  A competitive compensation and benefits package- This includes pension, life assurance, health insurance, flexible working, a stock ownership scheme and other social benefits. Regular salary revisions and possible promotions - all in line with your results, performance and potential.
• Continuous coaching and mentorship- We are passionate about our work. We will make sure you receive both formal training and regular mentorship from your manager and others.
• Dynamic, creative and supportive work environment- Employees are at the core, we value every individual and encourage initiatives, promoting agility and work/life balance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.