Senior Event Manager at Informa

Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Strategy Development, Event Experience Design, Customer Experience Improvement, Brand Management, P&L Management, Stakeholder Alignment, Negotiation, Supplier Management, Customer Relationship Management, Industry Knowledge Development, Floorplan Oversight, Sales Strategy Development, Campaign Execution, Budgeting, Forecasting, Internal Relationship Building

Industry

Information Services

Description

Company Description There's no such thing as a typical Informa colleague…And that's how we like it. We're a diverse Group, with over 10,000 colleagues working in many different roles in one of six Divisions and in over 30 countries. Each of us brings something different, a unique set of abilities, experience and knowledge. It’s what makes us who we are. All our businesses and offices share a culture based on respect and inclusiveness, and a working environment that is enjoyable, stimulating, rewarding and supportive for colleagues. One that enables everyone to fully participate in the life of the Group and its ongoing, sustainable growth. As a division of Informa, a FTSE 100 company, Informa Markets provides customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through live, virtual and hybrid events, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions. People are at the heart of Informa Markets. Our business thrives on the passion and entrepreneurship of our 4,000+ colleagues, who deliver over 500 international events and brands in more than 40 countries across the globe. Using our industry insight, comprehensive portfolio of markets, content and digital resources, we are passionate about creating platforms for our customers to connect and shaping environments that enable businesses to flourish. Job Description Support the development of Event’s strategy and direction, to enrich the value proposition Informa Markets provides Design the Event experience, ensuring a high level of delivery in support of the Event’s strategy and customer needs Develop and improve the customer experience at each Event, ensuring feedback is collated and incorporated Develop the longer term Event design alongside the Event Director, using both customer feedback and innovative thought to develop and maintain the Brand as a market leader Support the Event Director in the management of the Brand P&L, including successful delivery of complementary products including conferences and seminars Liaise with Sales, Marketing and Operations teams to ensure all elements of the Event are in alignment to create successful event Negotiate with venues and suppliers together with Operations and Procurement for Event specific requirements Build relationships with key customers to understand both specific and wider market needs, feeding trends / issues back into Event strategy Develop deep industry knowledge through personal relationships and market analysis Support the Event Director in overseeing the Event floorplan, managed by the Sales Operations team, escalating any strategic decisions where required Perform additional responsibilities as assigned Qualifications At least 8 years of experience leading exhibitions, preferably in B2B sector Significant experience in a developing brand and sales strategies with strong sales acumen Strong experience in managing relationships with international customers across various regions and cultures Ability to communicate in English and Thai is mandatory Ability to act as an independent, inspirational leader with charisma and energy Ability to develop relationships at senior levels and support the management of and interaction with high value customer accounts Ability to define a sales strategy and supporting campaigns to execute against a set of targets Experience of reporting, budgeting / forecasting and associated processes and policies Experience of building trusted internal relationships Strong communication and follow-through skills Ability to collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders and other functions to ensure successful implementation of a matrixed business model Required travel approximately 20 - 30% Additional Information 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 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. See how Informa handles your personal data when you apply for a job here

Responsibilities

This role involves supporting the Event Director in developing the event strategy, designing the customer experience, and managing the brand's Profit and Loss statement. Key duties include liaising with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to ensure alignment and negotiating with venues and suppliers.