Travel Planner Specialist - London, United Kingdom - Strata

Strata

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Working with some of the world's most well-known brands in fields such as Electric Automotive, Automotive, Pharma, Finance and many more, we have consulted, designed, and executed some of the most exciting and innovative events, incentives and experiences in the market.

To continue this growth, we need to find the very best people who are passionate about our industry and want to do the very best work.

Today, we're bringing on new clients and expanding our capabilities in all departments - that means we need people like you to come and join the Strata family.

So if you're looking to progress your career, do your best work, develop new skills, and have fun working with like-minded, talented people every day, we would love to hear from you.

Summary of the role

Working within a team that focuses on a variety of automotive brands, this is an opportunity to work on a range of particularly fast paced accounts.

You will work closely with the clients' events team as well your own internal team, acting as a day to day contact and client advocate within the wider Strata agency.

We're looking for an enthusiastic individual who loves collaborating with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders to help the team deliver a busy calendar of events across the country.

Responsibilities

Liaising with suppliers and key client contacts
Data management and reporting
Client facing: site visits / menu tasting / onsite management
Managing and maintaining simple event registration websites
Producing and distributing various communications, such as invitations, joining instructions and personalised itineraries
Preparing welcome pack materials
Ground transport management, such as airport and VIP transfers
Accommodation management
Simple (UK based) Venue sourcing, negotiation and contract
Managing budgets, payments, POs and invoicing
Management of events on site including managing operational teams, DMC's, venue, air travel and ground arrangements and transfers
Budget creation and invoicing

About you

At least three year's experience in the events or travel industry or a graduate
Abiility to be reactive and multitask, handling multiple requirements and stakeholders
Excellent reporiting and record keeping essential
Commercial acumen. Budget management and accurate financial reporting
Excellent IT skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office to intermediate level, advanced Excel is preferable
A confident and persuasive communicator, able to work productively with your team and peers
An overarching client service ethic
Positive, highly organised, with a natural eye for detail
Knowledge of disclosed agent / TOMS beneficial