Senior Event Executive

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business.

We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

This role is based in Ha Phan Building office.

Senior Event Executive is responsible for supporting the design and delivery of the events within Lifestyle and machinery exhibitions. Through a strong understanding of Market trends and customer needs. Will aid the development of the long-term Event design, through both collating customer feedback and identifying new and innovative opportunities to improve the Event. Support the financial, operational and customer performance of each product.

Data & Buyer Development:

• Collect and process data from various sources in line with event KPIs, working closely with the Data Management team to ensure the data is clean and ready for analysis.
• Use data analysis tools to identify patterns, trends, and key insights from the data.
• Apply the analysis results to develop strategies and business decisions to improve performance and productivity.
• Develop key buyer attendance at the event in line with event KPIs
• Work with Line Manager to liaise with suppliers to make sure all works are done. Raise ticket for payment and follow up payment schedule to suppliers.

Event Development:

• Support the design of the Event experience, ensuring a high-quality level of delivery in support of the Event’s strategy and customer needs
• Manage and administer online registration, and participant database
• Continuously develop industry knowledge through strengthen relationship with internal team and external associations.
• Develop, improve, and implement the overall customer experience of the Event
• Build Event loyalty with customers in understanding both specific and wider market needs, feeding trends/ issues back into the Line Manager as input to Event strategy
• Liaise with Sales, Marketing and Operations teams to ensure all elements of the Event are in alignment to set up for success
• Negotiate with venues and suppliers with Operations team for Event specific requirements. Raise ticket for payment and follow up payment schedule to suppliers.
• On-site event management to ensure successful execution of the event
• Accommodation and transport arrangement for delegates/participants
• Provide secretariat support to Manager including setting up the meetings, market research, taking minutes of meetings. 
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned towards successful Event delivery

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration/ marketing/ event management or equivalence.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in overseeing and executing B2B event management.
• English and Vietnamese fluency both written and spoken.
• Project management skills: The employee needs to be good at managing time and working to deadlines.
• Good team player with pro-activeness and self-motivation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); MOS certification is a plus
• Having experience with Canvas/ Photoshop is an advantage
• Able to work under pressure and manage tight schedules, especially during peak event season

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com.

Our benefits include:

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: annual leave plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence.  At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.  

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