Senior Operations Executive

Company Description

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.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent will be a highly organised, self-motivated and efficient individual, with the ability to work under your own initiative to meet deadlines and targets, as well as working towards operational process synergy across a variety of event verticals simultaneously, making sure the event operation is smooth and align with business direction.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Day to day liaison with internal Event teams, venues, contractors, suppliers, exhibitors and other external parties
• Coordinate with Event team on pre-event logistics planning and on-site attendee registration
• Manage and monitor projects in timely manner
• Compile exhibitors manuals and communications to event attendees
• Handle purchasing process and update budget & invoice trackers accordingly
• Managing and maintaining floor plans, and exhibitor queries relating to them as required
• Implement logistics plan for catering, electrics, furniture, signage, venue decoration, temporary staff requirements and other required services
• Under the guidance of senior team members produce:
• Onsite documentation including staff, temporary staff briefings and other related documentations
• Various post show documentation related to health, safety and security, and sustainability
• On-site support and delivery of local & overseas events
• Administrative tasks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above
• Minimum 5 years working experience in event industry
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Willing to learn new digital tools & platforms
• High proficiency in speaking and writing English, Cantonese, and Mandarin

OTHER PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Capable to multitask in tight deadlines
• Detail-minded, organized, initiative and mature
• Willing to travel

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 

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.

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