Event Sales Assistant

OverviewITP Media Group reaches an audience of more than 104.6 million people across the Middle East and beyond through its leading websites, portals, social media platforms, events, conferences, award ceremonies, magazines, books and social media influencers agency. ITP Media Group’s Hospitality division is looking for a talented Events Sales Assistant to support its hardworking fast-moving events team. The ideal candidate will have previously held an administrative role for at least two years, will be a clear proactive communicator, and will be confident working on multiple projects at a time.ResponsibilitiesAdmin assistance to support the events team across business and consumer brandsDriving ticket sales and following up with pending paymentsCoordinating with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring the events team have everything they need to run a successful event, and liaising with the Editorial and Commercial teams where requiredCreating, managing and distributing forms and documents to track information and help drive ticket sales using Microsoft Excel and WordCoordinating travel arrangements including booking flights and cars for colleagues and VIP guests, along with arranging event deliveriesConducting post-event follow-up with sponsors and attendees, preparing sponsor reports and sharing event photographs where requiredSupporting the team onsite during the eventTechnical CompetenciesA proactive, confident and highly professional communicator, verbally and in writingExcellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise accordinglyHighest standard of accuracy and attention to detailThe ability to work quickly to tight deadlines under pressureFlexibility and a professional approach at all timesExcited by new challengesThe ability to self-supervise in order to meet deadlinesStrong understanding of and confidence working in MS Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPointBehavioural CompetenciesAttention to detailCollaborativeEnergeticFlexibleProactiveProblem solvingRelationship managementTeamworkQualificationsEducated to degree level or equivalent industry qualificationExperienceAt least two years experience in a similar role#J-18808-Ljbffr