Conference and Events Assistant

Global Insight Conferences are a growing conferencing company, and as such are looking to hire top talent to join the team in various departments. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate to make a massive impact in a growing conferencing company based in London Southwark. We are looking for bright, tenacious, well presented and a high-energy individuals, and in return we will be committed to help drive your career forward. You’ll need to be comfortable dealing with senior decision makers professionally both on the telephone and face-to-face, be a real go-getter and have great entrepreneurial spirit, enjoy interacting with people and ready to go the extra mile. **The role includes (but is not limited to)**: - Researching new topics and industries and leads. - Identifying the key sectors to promote to. - Account management of current clients. - Creating databases. - Marketing and copywriting. - Cold-calling. - Website creation. - Client meetings. - Running the conference and exceeding clients’ expectations on the actual day at the conference. - Liaising with other teams on conferences. - Keeping trackers and slack canvas up to date. - Meeting targets and KPIs outlined by your line manager. **Person requirements** We are looking for top quality talent, so you will need to be: - Clear and confident spoken English and excellent telephone etiquette. - Proficient in researching, collecting, analysing and inputting data. - Strong IT skills, including use of Microsoft office, google docs and CRM software. - Personable, or would be described as "bubbly" or "extroverted" - Previous office experience, ideally in a full time role. - Continuous employment evidenced on CV is desirable. - London based or within a reliably commutable distance. - Alchemically excellent, achieving B's and above at GCSEs, A levels, and a 2.1 Degree. - Previous experience in any type of events or conferencing industry/environment would be advantageous. - Passionate about conferences and keen to grow with the company. **What Will We Offer You?** - **In-Depth Training**: Our focus is on constant training, development, collaboration and innovation - you will be listened to and respected from day one and we will invest in your personal and professional development through formal training and mentoring. - **3 Monthly Reviews**: You will meet with your manager every 3 months to discuss your goals and progression and next steps up the career path. - **Lots of Socials** We have fun together and like to celebrate our successes together - **Personal Development**: Our Investment In People training programme covers non-role specific training such as financial wellbeing, time management etc for more rounded, holistic training. - **Recognition & Reward**:We reward hard work and results and make innovation and creativity a key performance indicator**.** - **Employee Wellbeing**:We care about our staff and so encourage healthy work/life balance and working hours. We also offer 25 days holiday from the start of your employment (plus 8 days bank holidays) - rest is important And, of course, a company pension scheme. - **Fair Practices & Charity Focus**: We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are passionate about charity work and making a difference in the world and so donate a percentage of our company profits to charity (which any team member can suggest). Global Insight Conferences has a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our senior leadership team is over 80% female lead and we employee above the national average rates of people from ethnically diverse backgrounds. We go above and beyond to meet the needs of our employees. If you are interested in joining our diverse team, please get in touch by sending your CV and cover letter outlining how you would bring value to the company. Thanks for taking the time to read this and we look forward to meeting you. **The Recruitment Team** **Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent **Salary**: £22,000.00-£30,000.00 per year Expected hours: 30 - 37.5 per week **Benefits**: - Casual dress - Company events - Company pension - Health & wellbeing programme - Referral programme Schedule: - Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: - Commission pay - Performance bonus **Education**: - Bachelor's (required) Work authorisation: - United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person Reference ID: TOPTALENT