Event Manager

Job Description

Event Manager

We are seeking an Events Manager to help develop Flipdishes event schedule, building a robust programme of engaging and commercially driven events.

If you have a proven track record in organising industry-leading events and want to be part of a dynamic team, keep reading. Flipdish is a rapidly growing organisation that can provide unrivaled opportunities for growth and development for the right candidate. You will be willing to get stuck in, roll up your sleeves and manage a high volume of work.

Main Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of all logistics surrounding events to ensure seamless organisation and success
• Act as a key liaison between marketing team, commercial teams, executive leadership, and other internal stakeholders
• Work very closely with our Events Agency on all elements of event planning and execution
• Manage and meet internal and external deadlines to ensure adherence to budget and smooth delivery of the project
• Conduct research (venues, DMC’s, production agencies etc), develop local networks of suppliers, and negotiate contracts to final approval
• Manage all third-party suppliers to ensure a coordinated and efficient approach to each event programme
• Be the go-to person at events, with responsibility for team preparation, setup & breakdown, handling any queries and managing social media, photography & videography where required. Extensive international travel required
• Create, maintain and communicate detailed project management documentation to ensure excellence in execution
• Develop and manage all aspects of budgeting for events undertaken, from initial cost estimate through to final project reconciliation
• Work closely with the Head of Events to ideate new event ideas, suggest improvements for events and create opportunities for the business
• Have an awareness of planning for Health & Safety and ensure relevant parties deliver on their responsibilities in this area
• Manage online registration tools & related Events app

Candidate Profile

About You

Agency or in-house events background are both of interest - essential is the ability and experience to manage all aspects of events across both production and logistics, and to comfortably work directly and closely with both internal clients and varied international suppliers. This role will suit someone whose experience, professionalism and approach match Flipdishes own entrepreneurial and dynamic culture. You’ll be the event lead, so your existing knowledge and experience will equip you to deal confidently with all aspects of events, as well as bringing forward-thinking ideas to keep their event formats and style leading edge.

Skills & Requirements

There is no perfect candidate so make sure to apply even if you don’t meet all skills and requirements.

• You’ll have proven experience of delivering varied events internationally, with significant budgets
• You have worked on various event types, including but not limited to, tradeshows, networking events, conferences, awards, recruitment fairs etc.
• Creative and like to bring new ideas to the table, a desire to push boundaries and innovative
• You’ll have an events agency or inhouse background, be used to dealing directly with clients, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Proactive, confident, able to work with a range of different stakeholders, strong supplier negotiation and management skills
• Highly organised, exceptional attention to detail, proven ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Team player, flexible, accountable
• Engaging and proactive
• Would enjoy the experiences and opportunities that working internationally brings
• Ability to speak additional languages (Spanish, French, German) is advantageous but not required
• A background in hospitality or FMCG would be great but not essential

Benefits

Too many to list on this job post! We are a growing startup that understands that only amazing incentives will attract the best talent. This obviously includes ESOP because we want all of our best employees to have skin in the game. In addition to a long list of incentives, we provide unparalleled opportunities for growth and development. If you are smart, ambitious and hard-working, we will do whatever it takes to convince you to join the Flipdish rocketship!

We are primarily located in Ireland, but we are a remote team and we will consider highly-qualified applicants from other nearby locations.

No business embodies diversity like the food business. And at Flipdish, we're all about empowering those diverse, local, independent businesses - all over the planet. For us, diversity isn't a checkbox. It's embedded in how we work. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills - all working together in an open, honest and transparent culture. Because our strength comes from embracing our differences: differences that reflect the diverse customers we serve.

Please note that for this role we only accept applications from candidates directly. No recruitment agency assistance is needed.

About Flipdish

Flipdish is a hyper growth technology company (2nd in the 2020 Deloitte Fast 50) who puts hospitality brands of all sizes in control of their business growth with a digital ordering and marketing system that builds brands, grows profits and turns customers into regulars.

With a branded website, app or self-service kiosk, powered by Flipdish’s world-class technology, hospitality brands can directly accept digital orders without having to list on aggregator platforms, at a lower cost and with more control over the customer experience.

Started in 2015 by technology entrepreneurs James and Conor McCarthy, Flipdish is headquartered in Dublin with a team of 280+ digital food retailing enthusiasts, 7000+ active clients across 20 countries with teams in Ireland, UK, Spain, France, Germany and the US.

Flipdish Mission Statement: “To provide food businesses with the best-in-class tools and support they need to win.