We are a global engagement and marketing agency that creates human-centric touchpoints that unleash the power of people to deliver innovation and growth. Firm believers in the power of building community since 1987, we are helping brands, associations and not-for-profit organisations solve their key people challenges through our core expertise: Live & virtual events, Strategic & digital communications and Consulting & community solutions. We are an independently owned agency, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with a global presence of 60 offices in 31 countries.
Job Description:
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Senior Event Executive, Experiential Team will have logistical responsibility for several events per year including conferences and meetings of varying scale. This role involves close cooperation with Event Managers (Producers) and teams and requires the ability to multi-task and take the lead when required, as well as being able to work independently on projects in a high-pressured environment.
THE WORK
* Onsite management of virtual, hybrid or physical events across the Asia Pacific region.
* Set, communicate, and maintain timelines and priorities on projects through timeframes, status reporting, emails, etc.
* Deliver meetings and events on time, within budget and participate in the realization of concepts and proposals.
* Participate in the production and presentation of proposals to clients (concept, creativity, planning, timeline, budget).
* Maintain and develop long-term client relationships by meeting or exceeding client's expectations.
* Responsible for sourcing, negotiating and managing third party vendors and venues across the Asia Pacific region.
* Management of stakeholders and assigned team members, including overall resource planning of roles and responsibilities of pre-event and onsite.
* Conduct internal pre-program briefings and post-program debriefings, including briefing and debriefings.
* Final reconciliation (operational and financial) of all projects handled.
THE CONNECTION
* Reporting directly to the Director, Experiential.
* Works closely in direct contact with the client, reporting, consulting and communicating to ensure that the client is aware and satisfied with the progress.
THE MUST HAVE
* Diploma/Degree qualification in Business/Events Management/Hospitality/Marketing/Communications.
* Being technologically savvy and comfortable with using new tools or software will be highly advantageous.
* Traveling onsite inspections and accompanying events as required.
* Good level of project management, organisational and time management skills.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Excellent eye for details.
* Able to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.
THE GOOD TO HAVE
* Fluency in English; additional Asian languages will be a bonus.
* Digital savvy including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases, preferably Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
* Familiar with Accelo and Success Factor platforms but not a requirement as training will be provided.
ADDITIONAL LOCAL BENEFITS
* Competitive Annual Leave & Birthday Leave.
* Employer paid business Travel Insurance, Medical Unlimited Whitecoat, Dental & Vision and Mental Wellness coverage.
* Employer-paid Group Hospital & Surgical, Outpatient Clinical, Outpatient Specialist & Personal Accident.
* Comprehensive internal L&D portal and opportunities for external courses.
MCI is where you can bring your true self to work and be proud of what you do. Join us and make a difference!
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