Company Description

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organize 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

This employee must have a “can-do” attitude and an open-minded approach to projects and ideas. Will play a large role in the Event Operations team, as well as within the commercial families. The goal of the position is the execution of operational delivery around assigned Events. You will lead and execute specific tasks as part of the operations team/ event plan.

Things you will work on:

• Manage production work for the areas of responsibility assigned to you on your shows
• Responsible for coordinating logistics for designated show areas with vendors and other internal teams (marketing, conference, etc)
• Work in tandem with assigned operational show lead and additional operations staff to carry out all operational functions on assigned events
• Manage multiple projects at once and deal with unexpected situation on show site
• Maintain strong working relationships with show teams, vendors, venues, etc

Skills Required:

• High attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• The ability to work well with people in a service-oriented fashion
• Ability to travel and attend multiple trade shows, conferences, and site visits
• Multitasking skills with the ability to organize and coordinate several projects simultaneously

The pay range for this position is 48,000 - 60,000 depending on experience 

This posting will automatically expire on 6/3/2024

Qualifications

Requirements

• 2/3 years in a relevant event operations execution
• A college degree or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Ability to work in a vendor management web-based system
• Ability to work outside of traditional workday hours when needed
• Travel is required

Additional Information

Why work at Informa

Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive, diverse, and ambitious team that welcomes all types of candidates. We are also flexible with different working patterns and prioritize promotions internally.

Our benefits include:

• Learning and development plan to assist with your career development
• 15 days PTO plus 10 national holidays, 4 days for volunteering and a day off for your birthday!
• Competitive Benefits with 401k match
• Paid parental leave
• Bright and friendly staff who are all “expert’s experts” and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspiration
• ESPP - become a shareholder

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.

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