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  • Bradford, West Yorkshire
  • £16,000 to £26,000
  • (Permanent)
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This provider of creative events were established in 2001 and have grown to be one of the leading events companies in the UK. As a market leader they are commercially ambitious and financially focused which has seen the company expand into Europe with offices in Stuttgart, Germany.

The company has a culture of incentivising and rewarding staff which allows for a very strong cross-organisational team spirit within the the company

The role:

A fantastic opportunity has become available to appoint a new Event Executive at the company. This role would be based at the main office in Bradford, West Yorkshire. You will be part of a fast paced and dynamic events team who are engaged in delivering a wide variety of corporate events to their existing and new clients.

The role focuses on managing client events both from a sale and operation aspect. The candidate will ideally come from an events background with experience of sales and operation work. You will need to work as part of a team but enjoy the backing and rewards of being part of a growing company.

The Role will include:

- Liaising with new and old clients from a sales and operation aspect
- Selling to clients all package types and products that they offer
-Meeting Sales Goals and organising sales initiatives
- Managing Staff
- Promoting marketing strategy’s at the company including heading up our Incentive Programmes
- Identifying opportunities to up sell products
- Implement and maintain high operational standards
- Oversee Event Proposals both in document form and on the Company website
- Creating and developing current and new events
- Attending and managing events (This can be during the week, Evening and Weekends)

Essential Requirements:
- 2 years minimum experience of Events organisation. This is an essential requirement to apply for the job!
- Proactive & enthusiastic person with the ability to work independently
- Evidence of meeting operational and Sales targets
- Ability to manage and train up part time staff
- Strong & professional telephone manner
- A team player with the ability to lead on multiple projects
- Excellent organisational skills
- Self-starter attitude
- Ability to effectively manage own time
- IT skills, ability to work effectively using internal systems especially MS Office

Desirable Requirements:
- Experience of Travel & Incentive organisation
- Experience of arranging Gala Dinner, Theme and Award Nights

Perks and bonus schemes:

- Increased salary opportunities
- Internal Promotional Pathways
- Your Birthday day off plus your 28 days holiday (includes Bank Holidays)
- Discounts on holidays, hotels, flights, sports, concerts and event tickets
- Employer of the Month Awards and Bonus
- End of year away day’s e.g. Germany 2018 - Stuttgart Beer Festival

The package:
Basic Salary: Between £16 -26k Dependent on experience. (**OTE between £5K to £10k per annum)
** Based on current average OTE