Business Events and Convention Coordinator
3 weeks ago
Job Description
Position Overview
The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a proactive Business Events and Convention Coordinator to enhance the city’s profile as a top-tier destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE). This role is crucial in supporting senior staff and driving the acquisition of new business events, thereby contributing to the city's economic growth and community engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
• Reporting and Documentation: Conduct daily and weekly updates on activities and inquiries, prepare and distribute meeting minutes, and manage event invitations and RSVPs.
• Client Interaction: Serve as the primary contact for inquiries regarding city promotion, oversee the group inbox, and coordinate timely responses.
• Event Coordination: Organize city tours and familiarization trips for prospective clients, including arranging travel and accommodation, while utilizing member discounts.
• Proposal Management: Manage inquiries from associations, corporations, and incentive groups, preparing Requests For Proposals (RFPs) and developing detailed bid documents.
• Promotion and Coordination: Assist in the promotion and organization of Ambassador events, maintain updated knowledge of member venues and services, and ensure the CRM system is current.
• Content Management: Oversee social media content and engage with relevant materials to effectively promote Edinburgh.
• Statistics and Reporting: Compile annual statistics on International Association events and submit findings for ranking purposes.
• Event Participation: Attend relevant business events, conferences, and exhibitions, as well as member showcases and venue openings.
• Administrative Support: Carry out various administrative tasks to ensure smooth service operations.
If you are enthusiastic about promoting Edinburgh as a premier business events destination and possess the requisite skills and experience, we encourage you to consider this rewarding opportunity.
The City of Edinburgh Council is dedicated to fostering a workplace culture where all individuals feel valued, included, and empowered to perform at their best. We recognize the advantages that a diverse workforce brings to our organization.
To enhance our organizational culture and create an exceptional work environment for the people of Edinburgh, we are committed to attracting the best candidates, not only based on their skills and experience but also on their work approach.
We are transitioning to a behavioral and technical skills-based interview process, allowing us to evaluate how candidates think and how they embody our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Flexibility.
For more information on our core values, please refer to our dedicated web page.
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