At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate exciting exhibitions and manage logistics for events in the UK and abroad.
- Company: Join Kuehne + Nagel, a leading logistics company with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, pension plan, discounts, and 24/7 support for your wellbeing.
- Other info: Travel opportunities and excellent career growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Be part of dynamic events and make a real impact in the logistics industry.
- Qualifications: Proactive problem solver with strong organisational and customer service skills.
The predicted salary is between 26100 - 31900 £ per year.
You will be expected to support our domestic operations exhibitions team which look after our nominated exhibitions in the UK and abroad. This will include end to end coordination of shipments in and out of the events, quoting clients, managing internal and external agents, budget control. Travel opportunities available to support onsite handling and final mile delivery.
How you create impact
- Support current client portfolio of work
- Client facing engagement on exhibition schedules, pricing and operational delivery and attend client meetings as required
- Travel to support the events onsite operations
- Manage multimodal logistic requirements, including large, time sensitive freight bookings and Traffic Management
- Onsite project management of events in location when required
- Management of budgets ensuring commercial objectives are delivered
- Promote innovation and technology as improvement tools
- Coordinate shipments in and out of the events
- Arrange customs clearance for import and export shipments
- Proactively manage and discharge shipments imported under Temporary Admission
What we would like you to bring
- Experience of working proactively to overcome operational challenges
- Experience of working to targets and deadlines
- Multimodal Operational Experience preferred
- Ability to work efficiently in high pressure environments
- Customer oriented - willing to go above and beyond for the customer
- Problem solving skills and ability to adapt to a fast paced constant change environment
- Excellent collaboration and networking skills
- Excellent organisational skills and strong interpersonal skills
What's in it for you
If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will make sure that you're rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You can join the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme, which offers everything from discounts, benefit information, recognition and its own wellbeing centre. We care for our colleagues (and their immediate family) with our employee assistance programme providing access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice along with mental health counselling. All of this to help you live a happier and healthier life. As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation.
Event Coordinator - Expo & Events employer: Kuehne+Nagel
Kuehne+Nagel is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Located in Staines-upon-Thames, our team enjoys a contributory pension plan and various well-being initiatives, fostering a supportive environment for those in the logistics sector. Join us to lead a dedicated team in Time Critical operations, where your leadership will make a meaningful impact.
