Associate, Events

Associate, Events, APAC (based in Mumbai, support Southeast Asia markets)

GLG’s Events team programs compelling live and virtual events convening with global thought leaders and top practitioners, and manages all surrounding and supporting logistics. 

Position Overview:

GLG’s Events Specialist leverages GLG’s core asset – the GLG Network – to participate in small and midsize group meetings, roundtables and seminars, as well as virtual events including webcasts and teleconferences with clients and GLG Network Members. This position will focus setting up and programming of multiple meetings, which connect the industry’s most notable experts with business and investment leaders throughout the world.
Key Responsibilities:

Operational and logistical management of multiple meetings and events in Southeast Asia, including but not limited to:

• Manage operational and administrative functions: Strategic scheduling of meetings for GLG clients and Network members and coordinating travel arrangements for GLG Network Members;
• Manage online event platforms to provide GLG clients and Network Members seamless experience;
• Team support: Assist in planning and organization of industry events from conceptualization to the end; team administrative support as well as onsite support for both in-person and offline events;
• Assist in implementing marketing plan and promotional activities;
• Budget and financial management, with emphasis on project-based profitability and ROI;
• Conduct post event activities to include event surveys, and post event reports.

Leadership of internal team engaged in multiple meetings and event projects, with a strong emphasis on:

• Following process standards and showing strong decision-making abilities;
• Managing speakers, internal teams and client participation both directly and in collaboration with internal partners;
• Client-facing, customer service expertise including effective and professional oral and written communication.

Required Skills:
Across all of our positions, GLG seeks excellence, integrity, creativity, and professionalism. Specifically, we look for individuals who thrive in new environments and approach their work with precision and a drive to continually improve overall skill-set and performance. The following factors will strengthen an applicant’s candidacy:

• 1-3 years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility within an event management firm, conference or tradeshow producer, travel/tourism or related company;
• Proven customer service skills;
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize activities effectively including managing multiple meetings and events at one time;
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills;
• Record of working in a rigorous, fast-moving work and team environment;
• Excellent communication skills, including oral, written and presentation abilities in a business-focused setting;
• Fluent in written and spoken English;
• Knowledge to virtual event platforms is a plus:
• High levels of proficiency with Zoom and Microsoft Office programs (including Excel and Word) and other database and technology tools are required.
• Candidate with more experience will be considered as Senior Associate

We seek bright, positive and flexible people who also:

• Act with the highest integrity and professionalism in all their endeavors; 
• Utilize superior analytical and problem-solving skills; 
• Think creatively and focus on opportunities for growth and lead others to do the same;
• Express a strong desire to work in a team within and remotely;
• Respond effectively to management direction and clients’ needs;
• Demonstrate the ability and initiative to handle increasing responsibility over time.