Events Assistant - London

Merchandise & Licensing Show Assistant​

Department: Merchandise

Fixed term Contract: Part time 3 days a week increasing to 4 days a week. Contract finishing 17th November  2017

Responsible for assisting in all aspects of organising the Sport Merchandise & Licensing Show to be held at Stamford Bridge in November. Particular attention to be given to the organisation of the event and liaison with exhibitors and visitors. The candidate will have an experience in organising events on a large scale and will work closely with the different departments internally to ensure the smooth running of the event.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in the organisation and delivery of all aspects of the Sports Merchandise and Licensing Show
• Manage (under direction of Licensing Manager and Licensing Executive) administration of all exhibitors and visitors
• Lead in all aspects of marketing for the Show
• Assist in the selling of stands to exhibitors
• Assist in the maintenance and update of the Show website
• Assist in the set up and running of the Show the day before and on the day of the event
• Liaise with accounts re invoicing and payment for all aspects of the Show
• Liaise with all external companies providing services for the Show
• Provide the point of contact for all exhibitor queries

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Independent self-starter with pro-active approach to work
• Team player with the ability to establish strong relationships across all levels both internally and externally
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent follow-through skills with ability to meet deadlines
• Detail oriented and organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Able to demonstrate professionalism and the ability to manage work relationships in a respectful and courteous manner
• Proficient in Excel, Outlook, Word and Wordpress
• Experience of working in a fast-paced office environment

Closing date: 23^rd June 2017