Events Executive
Job Introduction
When you join Saga we welcome you with open arms and we fuel your career possibilities. We support. We encourage. We champion you to reach your full potential and develop your career.
Saga has recently launched its own exclusive membership programme 'Possibilities' which offers VIP experiences, incredible events and other great offers that have been created purely for Saga members.
You will be a part of our highly regarded Events team, that strive to support, engineer, market and operationally deliver 'money can't buy' event experiences as well as identifying and negotiating best in market ticket offers, so we can deliver a diverse and fantastic experience for our 'Possibilities' members. You will also attend events to co-ordinate the physical on-site delivery according to each show’s requirements.
If you have proven work experience in delivering and organising live events, have a meticulous eye for detail and can confidently manage internal and external stakeholder relationships. This exciting challenge with great career progression prospects could be for you!
And in return, you can look forward to all of the responsibility and involvement of an integral role, providing you with a rewarding and fast paced career with an excellent benefits package including life assurance, pension, high street and online discounts, and concessions for holidays and travel.
If this sounds like a role for you then keep reading...
Role Responsibility
- Supporting the team in delivering the full event journey from creative planning through to delivery & execution (e.g. venues, artists, celebrities and catering)
- Attend events to co-ordinate the physical on site delivery according to each show's requirments
- To confidently manage customer correspondence, external and internal enquiries and investigations relating to events matters
- Proactively identify commercial opportunities for the events programme and present recommendations & a compelling relational for executing these ideas
- Supporting the events and wider commercial team, in delivering events, ticket offers and other relevant offers for the membership programme
- To regularly, and proactively, conduct analysis of the competitive events & ticketing landscape and present the findings and recommendations to key stakeholders
- Contributing to the gathering of event supplier quotes for venues, catering, etc
- To support in the planning and delivery of in-show initiatives including member hosting areas, celebrity meet-&-greets, guest lists etc.
- To regularly engage and effectively communicate with internal stakeholders to deliver on all the procedural requirements needed to publish events online, redeem and fulfil tickets, and deliver the physical events
- To follow events business guidelines and deliver in line with the agreed event KPIs and plans
- To be fully responsible for managing the analysis and reporting of the events business as usual market intelligence, as well as delivering ad hoc reporting as required
- To be an external and internal brand ambassador for the Possibilities programme and the Saga Way
- To represent Saga at partner meetings having analysed all the events and ticket offer success indicators; therefore, being able to competently discuss the success of each partners contribution to Possibilities
- To work closely with the internal marketing and PR teams to ensure the maximum promotion of the event and ticket offers
- To work with the internal teams to ensure all the events processes and forms are set up including the annual events calendar is always fully up to date
The Ideal Candidate
Capability, Knowledge and Experience:
- Proven work experience in organising live events is preferred
- Commercial experience in revenue generation, negotiation and cost management is preferred
- Excellent handling of internal and external stakeholder relationships
- Commercial astute
- Good research / information gathering skills
- Good organisational and administration skills
- IT literate- Microsoft package, experience in Sitecore & Adobe would be useful
Education and Qualifications:
- Good secondary education
Personal Characteristics:
- Creative mind
- Enjoys working in a fast-moving environment to strict deadlines
- Good at multi-tasking to stay ahead on this fast-moving project
- Excellent organisation and logistical skills
- Remarkable communication skills
- Has a positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Stays calm and positive under pressure
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
Package Description
The standard benefits when you join Saga include:
- Option to purchase a further 5 days annual leave per year
- Free private medical insurance after 1 years service
- Pension
- AXA Be Supported
- Apples Nursery (Folkestone only and on a waiting list basis)
- Free fruit
- Give as you earn
- Free eye tests
- Honeymoon benefit
- Sharebuy
- Salary finance
- Discounts on Saga holidays and insurance products
- A range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
- Long service awards
About the Company
When you join Saga you will see that we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement.
We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better. Creating a culture in which everyone feels welcome and offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement is incredibly important to us. Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities. If you need support at any point with your application please let us know as we will be happy to help.
Learn more about the Saga business by watching our Saga plc results for the financial year 2018/2019
To all recruitment agencies: Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the HR Recruitment Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.
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