Assistant Producer - Experiential Team
We are a global engagement and marketing agency that creates human-centric touchpoints that unleash the power of people to deliver innovation and growth.
Firm believers in the power of building community since 1987, we are helping brands, associations and not-for-profit organisations solve their key people challenges through our core expertise: Live & virtual events, Strategic & digital communications and Consulting & community solutions. We are an independently owned agency, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with a global presence of 60 offices in 31 countries
JOB OBJECTIVE
A mindful & creative planner, develop, manage and deliver meetings and events programmes in the private sector in an international environment, offering the full range of MCI event solutions. Effectively manage projects/events by creating and executing them against project timelines based on priorities, resource availability, and other project requirements
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management (40%)
- Hands-on management of projects attributed to them, including planning, budgeting, quality of work, client relationship, etc.
- Able to provide the full range of MCI services to current and potential clients.
- Participate in event debriefs to gather client feedback and market intelligence
- Provide support to other parts of the SBU and other SBU’s, as required, in the interest of MCI
- Assume responsibility in ensuring key processes are followed & adhered to
Leadership & Relationship Management (30%)
- Represent MCI and participating at selected industry events, exhibitions, social events
- Plan, design and delegate operational roles within event/ project teams based on their skills and expertise.
- Recognise team’s potential and effort, empower and mentor them to develop further
- Maintain good internal communication within the event / project teams
- Maintain enthusiasm and professional standards within their event / project teams
- Mentor and coaching team / project members
- Regular and frequent communication with clients to monitor client satisfaction
- Build and maintain the continual development of relationships with suppliers, negotiating the best price and deals, setting up credit agreements, raising invoices, attending supplier visits to offices where appropriate.
Financial Management (20%)
- Ensure the profitability of the events and projects, managing and verifying all income and expenditure
Administration and IT (10%)
- Maintaining and updating of managerial tools such as PMT, Clockwork and all appropriate files and databases
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in the meetings industry demonstrating consistent progression in roles and responsibilities
- Experience in planning, developing and delivering meeting and event programs in the private sector in an international environment
- A proven track record of managing and motivating teams and delivering small- and large scale projects in a service environment
- Traveling onsite inspections and accompanying events as required
- Excellent local knowledge of hotels, venues and sites for international clients
- Leadership skills
- Good written and verbal communication
- Ability to make decisions and to prioritize tasks as well as remain calm under stress
- Problem solving skills & Excellent personal presentation
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
- Excellent inter-personal skills
- Ability to motivate and coach people
- Experience with management and operating of budgets and financial control
- Professional education in Event Management, Hotel Management, Tourism or another relevant domain
SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Fluency in English, additional Asian languages will be a bonus
- Digital savvy including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases, preferably Word, Excel, PowerPoint
MCI is where you can bring your true self to work and be proud of what you do. Join us and make a difference!