At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage end-to-end execution of private-equity conferences across Europe.
- Company: Join a fast-growing start-up with a supportive, entrepreneurial culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and unlimited growth potential.
- Other info: Dynamic role with internal promotion pathways and exciting industry events.
- Why this job: Make a tangible impact while collaborating with a high-performing team.
- Qualifications: Strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and event management experience.
The predicted salary is between 38456 - 38456 £ per year.
Overview
Join our fast‑growing start‑up where your work has tangible impact on our event operations.
You’ll collaborate closely with a high‑performing team, the CEO, and founder, and benefit from unlimited growth potential and internal promotion opportunities.
Based in our London office, just a 4‑minute walk from Victoria Station, the role involves running end‑to‑end execution of 10 private‑equity conferences a year across Europe, including venues, suppliers, on‑site teams, and the attendee experience.
Retail Insights is part of United Media ( a leader in large‑scale industry media and conference products.
Responsibilities
- Supplier research and management: source, compare, and secure the best suppliers for event needs; negotiate contracts and maintain relationships; review and manage budgets.
- Event planning: schedule and coordinate sponsored VIP events, lunches, dinners, and after‑hours activities; coordinate with venue staff; provide on‑site support.
- Internal team support: capture and streamline internal queries; track inventory; quality‑check design elements such as banners, signage, brochures.
- Volunteer coordination: hire, train, and manage a 40‑person volunteer team for events.
Qualifications
- Strong drive, work ethic, and sense of urgency.
- Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
- Highly organised, able to structure and prioritise work.
- Curiosity about people and building relationships.
- Experience or desire to manage high‑volume events or similar operational roles.
Benefits
- Opportunity to own a key business area within Retail Insights, a leading European retail forum.
- Travel to conferences overseas and attendance at major industry events.
- Growth potential and internal promotion pathways.
- Supportive, entrepreneurial team environment.
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We think you need these skills to ace Conference Operations Associate
Supplier Research and Management
Contract Negotiation
Budget Management
Event Planning
On-Site Support
Internal Team Support
Inventory Tracking
