APPLIED SIGNS & DISPLAY : Business Development Executive

We are looking for a competitive, driven, hardworking and self-motivated Business Development Executive to join our busy team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifying Prospects & Developing new business in conjunction with Marketing Manager, and on own initiative
• Giving presentations to both existing and potential customers
• Maintaining & developing relationships with current customer base
• Account managing customers with emphasis on relationship sales
• Reporting & Maintaining Records

Requirements:

• 3 years experience in B2B sales in an fast-paced SME environment
• Demonstrable track record in developing new and existing business
• Exemplary organisational and people skills
• Proven ability to achieve and exceed target
• Experience in Display, Print, Marketing, Exhibition or Events companies is a distinct advantage
• Fluent/native level of English
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office Suite)

Rewards:

• Flexible competitive package commensurate with experience
• Uncapped Commission & Bonus
• OTE 35k-45k
• Mileage Allowance
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Parking
• Great potential for career development and promotion

www.appliedsigns.ie | Please email CV and Cover Letter to alison@appliedsigns.ie

**We do not require the assistance of agencies at this time.

EVENT MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL : Events Co-ordinator: Contract role (Experienced Applicants Only Please)

Do you like to deal with people – in person at our events, on the telephone and by email? Are you efficient and self motivated? Can you work on your own initiative? Are you computer literate - we will train you on our online registration systems? Are you methodical and organised and willing to take ownership of your work? Are you experienced in event management?
Based in Dublin, Event Management International is a niche conference organiser producing innovative, creative and informative events, primarily for the financial services sector in Ireland. We run professional financial services training seminars incorporating CPD accreditation where appropriate.
Send us a copy of your CV now and outline your availability and salary expectations.

JIGSAW MANAGEMENT: Event Manager

Jigsaw Management Ltd is currently looking to recruit an Event Manager to join their dynamic team.  The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years full time experience in the event management or hospitality industry.

The role will include responsibity for building relationships with new clients, maintaining existing client relationships and handling new business including tender fulfillment.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  They should have a strong admin and IT expertise, be hard working and proactive. In addition they will require highly developed planning and organisational skills and excellent presentation skills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a varied and interesting programme of events to existing and new clients in both the Irish and international marketplace.

Please send application and CV to jobs@jigsawmanagement.ie .  All candidates must be available to start within one month of appointment. Closing date for applications is May 29th 2009.

Competitive salary + benefits on offer.

Head of Event Management - 65k per annum

The Convention Centre, Dublin will open its doors on 1 September 2010 and will be one of Europe's leading conference facilities. Designed by Pritzker award-winning architect Kevin Roche, this iconic building sits on the banks of the River Liffey and will welcome international delegates from all over the world. We are committed to delivering premium levels of customer service for our visitors and we want like-minded people that are passionate about Dublin and Ireland to join us on our exciting journey to opening and beyond.

We are now looking for an experienced Head of Event Management to join the growing team at The Convention Centre, Dublin. This role is pivotal in providing the level of service delivery that the CCD aims to achieve.  Our customer services will be second to none, and the event management team will be what brings a customers event to life!

Therefore, the successful candidate needs to have previous experience of delivering high quality events within either the events or hospitality industry where nothing is too much trouble, and the customer experience is the primary goal.

The ability to lead and manage a team will also be key as well as the ability to set standard in delivery, customer service and financial achievement. If you would like to apply for this exciting new role, please attach CV. 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 11th February 2009.  For further information on The CCD, please visit our website at www.theccd.ie

IRISH ASSOCIATION OF PENSION FUNDS: Marketing & Events Officer
The Company

Established in 1973, the Irish Association of Pension Funds (IAPF) is a non-profit organisation which represents its members which include occupational pension schemes. On behalf of its members, the IAPF seeks to influence the future direction of pensions in Ireland and is seen as the authoritative voice of pensions in Ireland in its dealings with legislators and regulators. IAPF is also the leading organiser of pension conferences, seminars and training in Ireland. Please see our website www.iapf.ie for further details.

A vacancy will shortly become available for the position of Marketing & Events Officer.

The Position

As Marketing & Events Officer the role will include:

•  Organising all IAPF events, including annual conferences, monthly seminars, training courses, annual dinner and annual golf outing.

•  Ensuring that all events are organised to a high standard and are operated on a commercially successful basis.

A full job specification is available on request.

The successful candidate should have

•  Proven marketing and event management skills

•  The ability to work within a team environment

•  Excellent organisation, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills

•  A flexible approach and an ability to function under pressure to deadlines

•  A results oriented approach

•  Good IT skills

•  Pension & Investment experience is desirable but not essential

The Qualifications

We are looking for a dynamic individual with at least 2 years' relevant experience. A business/marketing and/or event management qualification is essential.

Applications Procedure

Applicants should forward a detailed CV together with a covering letter outlining why you think you are suitable for this role, in strict confidence, to:

Jerry Moriarty

Irish Association of Pension Funds

Slane House, 25 Lower Mount Street, Dublin 2

Email: jerry.moriarty@iapf.ie

IAPF is an equal opportunities employer. Salary will be dependent upon experience.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 26 th January 2009

BRAVO GROUP : Sales & Marketing Executive
Bravo! are recruiting a Sales & Marketing Executive

The position will be based in our Dublin Head Office at 48/49 Lower Leeson St, Dublin 2.

The ideal candidate will:

•  Have a Degree in Sales / Marketing, Business or related discipline

•  Have a minimum of three years in a sales environment

•  Be energetic, creative, results driven and a team player

•  Possess excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills

•  Work on their own initiative and take ownership of their assigned work

•  Demonstrate excellent attention to detail

Excellent written and spoken English, proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint & Excel and a Full Clean Driving License are essential requirements for this role

If you are looking to pursue a career in the Events industry and are interested in this exciting opportunity please send through your CV to Orlagh Coughlan at ocoughlan@bravo.ie or call 01-619 7960.

PLUTO COMMUNICATIONS: ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE (URGENT!)

Pluto Communications was set up in early January 2007. Pluto is a strategic event and conference management and production agency. Due to the rapid growth in projects handled by the company, it is currently looking to recruit an account executive .

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of Irelands most experienced event managers and to be exposed to a range of Ireland's blue chip companies. We are looking for a person who is hungry to work in the event management industry and who is looking for an exciting and rewarding challenge. Due to continuous growth within the company, the career opportunity is ideal for focussed and driven candidates.

Ideally the candidate will have at least 2 years experience working for an agency in an event management or marketing/pr role & will have a proven track record in excelling in customer care. The right candidate will experience and enjoy excellent training and development opportunities.

Pluto is based in Dundrum Business Park, Dublin 14.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the senior events team
• Maintain supplier, venue and destinations database
• Assist in the planning, management and execution of large scale conferences and events
• Website management
• Assisting in preparation and presentation of proposals to existing and potential clients
• Assist in market research, surveys, questionnaires and focus groups
• Organise promotional activity plans
• Maintain excellent client services and develop client relationships
• Budget management

Key Skills & Requirements

• Educated to degree level
• Knowledge of professional services marketing
• Keen interest in event and project management
• Creative individual who is not afraid to speak up and give their ideas
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• IT savy – Computer skills essential, proficiency in MS Office
• Team Player and enthusiastic individual
• Full driving licence and own car essential

Salary

•  negotiable

ORACLE IRELAND : SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB CO-ORDINATOR / INTERNAL EVENT MANAGER

Oracle is the world's largest enterprise software company and the industry's leading database company. Since 1977, Oracle has provided technology, applications, and services that bring companies the most up-to-date and accurate information possible. This role will be responsible for developing an active sports and social program which maximises the participation of all Oracle Ireland employees

Oracle are looking for somebody who is very dynamic and charismatic, an excellent people person who really cares about the Oraclub members. You will need to be very creative, and able to think outside the box. You will be passionate about what you do, and able to work effectively with committees and internal department structures to achieve excellence in event delivery.

The full job description is available at the Oracle Ireland Website

BRAVO GROUP : OFFICE MANAGER
Office Manager & Marketing Executive
Description:
The position will be based in our Dublin Head Office at 48/49 Leeson Street Lower.
The successful candidate will:

• Have a relevant third level qualification
• 2-3 years experience in a similar role
• A very strong interest in the events industry
• Provide on going support to the Managing Director & Finance Director in relation to the general running of the office and provide administrative & HR support
• Closely liaise with and support the Bravo! team members
• Provide on going support to the sales & marketing department in relation to general marketing support, customer relationship management duties as well as market research requirements
• Be energetic, creative, results driven and a team player
• Be highly organised, an excellent multi tasker and can work to tight deadlines
• Possess excellent communication skills

A more detailed job spec is available upon request
If you are looking to pursue a career in Events and are interested in this exciting opportunity please contact Aoife Brennan at abrennan@bravo.ie or call 01-619 7960

THE EVENTS INDUSTRY SKILLNET: NETWORK MANAGER
The Events Industry Skillnet is the new training network for all people working in the events industry. Full details on the network are available at www.eventsindustryskillnet.com. We are currently looking for a network manager to take the reins and bring the network forward.

If you are super organised, a whizz with Excel spreadsheets and all things internet, an excellent communicator and really want to get stuck in, then please contact Sarah at eventsindustryskillnet.com (put an @ between Sarah and events...)

Please note that this is a full time, contract position, based in Dun Laoghaire, and reporting to the acting Managing Director of the Centre for Excellence in Events. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years experience in an administrative/organisational function and be ready to make the next step in their career. We are a small, reactive organisation and you will need to like doing lots of different things as there are no "departments" to push papers to! We are not in a position to contract this role out to an external organisation.

EVENTZNET.IE : BOOKEEPER & OFFICE ANGEL

We're looking for a super bookeeper to take over minding our accounts and ensuring that all our finances are in order. You will be responsible for keeping our books and records using our online and offline systems. You will also answer queries from delegates and customers on event ticket sales and manage our invoicing and accounts receivable. We'd also like you to be our office angel, answering and redirecting calls to the right team member, make sure we don't run out of ink or paper, that the phone bill gets paid and all that nice stuff.

Ideally, you will have experience of working in a small office which is pretty reactive. Experience working with accounts packages (either Sage or SortMyBooks) and some exposure to conferences/corporate hospitality would be good. You do need to really enjoy figures, be extremely focussed and organised.

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Sarah at Eventznet.ie (replace the at with an @ symbol).

To contact us, please call us on 353 1 2303548 or e-mail us: info_at_neoireland.com