Global Business Development & Community Assistant
21 hours ago
£28000–£30000 yearly
Full-time
Sutton
This is a great starter role for an adaptable, self-motivated individual with events or admin background (UK based – ideally, Greater London), who would like to learn and be involved in all aspects of the events business, is willing to work on multiple tasks at the same time, dealing with different queries from internal team/clients/partners. Reporting to the Global Director, and working closely with primarily, the Global Sales Manager and the Global Events & Operations Manager, this is a key role to support the sales function, client engagement and membership community.
This is to support the activities of FEM and its events portfolio that includes: International two-day Summits with Exhibitions & Awards & a one-day Conference, plus the smaller, networking Chapter Meetings worldwide, sourcing new potential business, and introducing it to the Sales Manager. Duties will also include helping to on-board clients and partners and supporting the Events & Operations Manager by assisting with administration tasks in that process.
As part of the sourcing of new business, the Global Community Coordinator will also help to administer the Chapter network, keeping memberships up to date and identifying potential partners for the major events. The role includes (but is not limited to):
The role is primarily responsible for supporting and growing FEM business – helping to develop, grow and manage clients and the membership community by:
· Developing effective relationships with the internal team, Chapter Leads, sponsors and clients, speakers, judges, event attendees and FEM members.
· Research and analysis to identify and contact potential new clients for the Sales Manager to reach out to.
· Working with our Sponsors and Exhibitors to ensure all information, materials, logos etc are received on-time.
· The role is also responsible for driving and administering memberships and supporting the Global Chapters from the UK base (FEM Chapters are smaller, networking meetings held in locations across the world – both in-person and online and run on-site by FEM Chapter Leads).
· Depending on performance there is scope for this role to develop to include some direct sales.
