Event Director

2 weeks ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada WeAreAspire Full time

Position:
Event DirectorCompany:

Global Conference Organizer Compensation:

Up to $130k CAD Base + BonusLocation: Calgary, AB, Canada Aspire is partnering with a global events and exhibition company who specialize in organizing and managing exhibitions, conferences, and trade shows across various industries such as construction, energy, and hospitality.

With a portfolio of over 80 events annually, our client operates in various regions including the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America.

About the Role Working in close liaison with the SVP - Canada, the Event Director will be responsible for all aspects of their portfolio of events including the identification and selection of prospective hosts, venue selection, stakeholder relationships, and event positioning.

This role is also responsible for the creation and implementation of the overall event plan in consultation with internal team leads, and the financial performance of the event to ensure exceptional value is delivered to our key stakeholders, customers, and clients.


Responsibilities:


Create and drive the vision for a portfolio of events, including developing show themes, exhibition features, promotions, advertising and sponsorship opportunities.

In conjunction with Operations, Marketing, Sales and Finance - develop event budgets, monthly forecasts, P&L's, and maintain financial controls. Develop and monitor show business plans to ensure alignment with the business vision. Promote consistent communications with departments and ensure consistent practices across the group and broader business. Manage floorplans, while looking for ways to improve traffic flow. Actively participate in the sale of stakeholder packages, sponsorship, advertising, and exhibit space.

Meet regularly (face to face) with key service & supply companies and energy producers to improve relationships between our events and our customers.

Develop, analyse, and interpret significant developments and/or trends in the energy industry and initiate change when necessary. Act as the media spokesperson for the events, this becoming the 'face' of the events.

Qualifications:
Significant large-scale exhibition and conference organization experience.
A proven ability to position the events in a manner that attracts significant stakeholder interest.
Knowledge and experience of P&L responsibility is desirable.
High level of organisation skills, both personally and on a team basis.
A creative approach to dealing with day-to-day issues.

Excellent communication skills required, as the job involves liaising with a range of professionals including major clients, sponsors, participants, sub-contractors, suppliers and in-house management.

Excellent networking and information gathering abilities.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills essential and a familiarity with software such as Salesforce would be an advantage.

If this sounds like you, please click apply We Are Aspire is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.



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