Event & Exhibition Coordinator

Event and Exhibition Coordinator

At Staffline Recruitment we are currently seeking to recruit an experienced Event and Exhibition Coordinator to join our client, a market leading company who deliver variety of bespoke briefs including exhibitions, trade shows, pop-ups, commercial fitouts, events and bespoke builds.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with some of the biggest national and international brands. The work demands a creative flair and a professional approach to time, costs and deadlines alongside the ability to juggle multiple projects at any given time.

Key responsibilities will include the following:

• Account management of existing and new clients.
• Liaise with design team and issue quotations for drawings for stands at exhibitions/installs/pop up shops/activations.
• Manage exhibition control documents and ensure adherence to plans.
• Setting, communicating and maintaining timelines and priorities on every project.
• Travelling to onsite inspections.
• Keep precise records of all communications.
• Update the company databases as required.
• Coordinate various services for clients; Act as a point of contact for all incoming communications.
• Order all onsite services required by client.
• Order all logistics services required by client.
• Organise all logistics and plant hire for domestic shows.
• Controlling costs on individual jobs.
• Liaising with the Production Team in finalising construction / installation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential exhibition and event clients; research and develop a list of potential customers for exhibitions.

Applicants will meet the following requirements:

• 2-5 years' experience working in an events / exhibition / conference related role.
• B.Sc. in Event Management or relevant qualification is highly desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Capacity to build and develop relationships with clients.
• Ability to work to deadlines in a highly pressured environment.
• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• A can-do positive attitude and a team player mentally.
• Flexible attitude towards working hours.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Full Clean drivers' licence.

This role requires a motivated and energetic candidate with lots of creativity and the ability to get things done. The successful candidate will benefit from excellent potential for long term career progression within a dynamic and supportive team environment. A competitive salary package will be in offer to the successful candidate.

If this sounds like you, please apply today by sending an up to date version of your cv to Laura Craughwell at Staffline Recruitment via the enclosed link.