• Work as part of an operations team to deliver the logistics for a large-scale international exhibition, taking ownership of the delivery of a variety of key tasks assigned to the Operations Manager role.
• Work across multiple projects at the same time, for example, side events in the run up to the event, management of special areas (eg IFA Next, Gala dinner)
• Manage event operations budgets, future planning, and forecasting in line with budget expectations and report to the line manager.
• Supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, and management of relationships with venue services and key contractors.
• Able to manage large scale signage design and fulfilment, complex registration planning and execution, several side events with critical industry partnerships.
• Collaborate with the event team including customer success, content, marketing, PR, sales, and finance to ensure maximum awareness of all event elements.
• Able to think outside the box and come up with innovative ideas.
• Timely and clear communication with customers.
• Ensure delivery and fulfillment of all sponsorship and exhibitor packages as sold by the portfolio stands, branding, branded items, features, etc.
• Design and manage floor plans.
• Manage the tender process when appointing suppliers.
• Responding quickly and calmly to requests from visitors, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors’ pre-event and onsite. The ability to remain calm in high-pressure environments is important.
• Consideration and management of health and safety issues and decisions.
• Accurate and timely communication of cash flow for all operations costs, ensuring internal payment processes are followed and payments are made on time.
• Methodical filing and record keeping.
• Post-show evaluation and development.
• Attend training courses as directed by the Line Manager.
• At all times representing IFA Management in a professional manner.

• Proven experience in the international conference and exhibition industry. 
• Experience in designing and coordinating feature builds for exhibitions.
• Organised and methodical. 
• Experience of working on multiple projects at one time.
• Proven experience of creating and managing event operations budget, future planning, forecasting, and delivering on target. 
• Health & Safety Course qualification – preferably IOSH Managing Safely would be beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and German language knowledge.
• Keen to embrace and learn to use new technology and IT systems.
• Able to deal with a broad range of people at every level. 
• Strong social and communication skills. 
• Understanding of sustainability actions which can support events (not necessary but helpful)
• A customer-first mindset.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to take responsibility. 
• Able to work within a team.
• An astute negotiator. 
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and resolve problems under pressure. 
• Effective time management.

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