Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-tobe-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business.
We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.
Job Description
This role is based in our Ari Hills office
The Assistant Event Manager role involves supporting the development, strategy, and execution of events to ensure high-quality delivery, customer satisfaction, and alignment with organizational goals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assist in shaping event strategies to enhance value propositions and maintain market leadership.
- Design event experiences and digital products to meet customer needs and generate revenue.
- Incorporate customer feedback and innovative ideas into event design and strategy.
- Build strong relationships with customers to understand market needs and trends.
- Develop deep industry knowledge through personal relationships and market analysis.
- Continuously improve customer experiences by gathering and integrating feedback
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Procurement teams to ensure seamless event delivery.
- Negotiate with venues and suppliers for event-specific requirements.
- Support on-site event logistics, including setup and exhibitor coordination.
- Oversee event floorplans and escalate strategic decisions when necessary.
- Assist in financial planning and P&L reporting for events.
- Contribute to sustainability initiatives within projects, the company, or the community.
- Offer timely solutions to resolve issues during event planning and execution.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in a Brand / Product Event Management
- Significant experience in a developing brand and sales strategies with strong sales acumen
- Strong experience in managing relationships with international customers across various regions and cultures
- Verbal and written English & Thai
- Ability to act as an independent, inspirational leader with charisma and energy
- Ability to develop relationships at senior levels and support the management of and interaction with high valued customer accounts
- Experience of reporting, budgeting / forecasting and associated processes and policies
- Experience of building trusted internal relationships
- Strong communication and follow-through skills
- Ability to collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders and other functions to ensure successful implementation of a matrixed business model
Additional Information
We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here's some of what you can expect when you join us. But don't just take our word for it see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com
Our benefits include:
- Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
- Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
- Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it's time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
- Time out: annual leave plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere
- A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded, private medical cover
- A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
- Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders and more
- Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
- As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world
We're not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most although not all of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.
If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.
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