Project Manager

- £40,000 - £45,000 salary (DOE)
- Based in Leatherhead
- Hybrid

Benefits:

- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Part time will be considered
- Training provided

Job Description:

• Responding to client requests and preparing tailored proposals.
• Conducting research and managing availability and pricing for hotels, restaurants, and event venues.
• Supporting marketing efforts and contributing to product development initiatives.
• Ensuring timely and effective responses to client briefs.
• Assisting in optimising conversion rates and profit margins.
• Managing relationships with regular agency partners and clients.
• Overseeing suppliers, contracts, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Ensuring the smooth execution of multiple projects.
• Preparing and maintaining working documents.
• Upholding and representing company policies and requirements.
• Addressing queries and requirements from delegates, clients, and consumers.
• Assisting with office administration, including managing client and supplier databases, handling supplier payments, and overseeing credit control.
• Coordinating events on-site and managing suppliers and staff during events.

Person Specification:

• Minimum of A Level education with at least 4 years of work experience, or a degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the travel or event industries is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of London s hotels and event venues is a plus.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the company.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Team player with the ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
• Versatile and comfortable working in a small company setting.
• Flexibility to handle the demands of a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Capable of managing multiple projects at once.
• Practical, common-sense approach to problem-solving.
• Enthusiastic, hardworking, and adaptable to the dynamic nature of the events industry.
• Commercially astute with a business-minded focus.

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