Event Manager

This specific role will be working within a team dedicated to a Medical Company and knowledge of HCP compliance regulations is preferred. The ideal candidate will have a experience within the healthcare events sector.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational, management and communication skills, with Event Management Experience and a knowledge of meeting venues in Ireland & UK would be a bonus.

Previous experience in client relationship and the ability to work in a team environment being adaptable to the changing demands of the client is essential.

You will provide a support for the client’s high volume and low touch meeting and events which will require organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Excellent communication skills via conference calls, face to face and written correspondence are key.

Utilize web based technology for viewing financial proposals, keep within budget guidelines advised and reporting during and after the event has closed.

The job holder will need to maintain up to date knowledge of event management methodologies, the changes in the meetings business as well as innovative venue solutions.

Key Responsibilities

As this role is for a healthcare client candidates will have a good understanding and knowledge of compliance and the regulations that this industry is governed by.
Support multiple clients’ events
Effectively Plan and manage your work load and deliver outstanding service to the clients specification including working with research, event proposals, policies, negotiation and management of suppliers, web registration tools
Communicate confidently amongst peers to share best practice and with internal and external suppliers.
Use resource efficiently and maximize productivity by utilizing the relevant technology. Build basic web registration site with support of a web expert
Undertake continuous self-development and training.

Qualifications:

Previous experience in event or meeting management
Proven negotiation skills and an understanding of the ability to effect win/win solutions
Good knowledge of Irish & UK venues would be a benefit
Knowledge of program/event management and budget maintenance
Proven prioritisation and time management skills as well as excellent attention to detail when working under pressure to meet deadlines
Meeting Event Management technology system experience preferred with an online sourcing tool i.e. Cvent
Excellent computer skills in particular Microsoft packages and specifically excel
Knowledge of program/event management and budget maintenance