Event Manager

Our client, a private owned aviation group of companies, is looking for an experienced

Event Manager (m/f, 100%) at its headquarters in Basel downtown.

Daily tasks & responsibilities include

• Creating Briefing Definitions, Planning, organizing, realization of trade fairs and events and the subsequent collection of costs and the practice of negotiations on costs

• Report all activities to the Marketing Manager and to have the Marketing Manager as your direct line supervisor

• Managing and coordinating our portfolio of event materials, digital content, decoration and technology

• Giving feedback to stand builders for future improvements

• Liaise and cooperate with internal departments such as sales as well as external agencies and exhibition stand builders at regional and international level

• Liaise, coordinate and manage show travels and communications (of colleagues) to Corporate Jet and organizers

• Coordinate, manage and build up the Christmas Party Event at the end of every year

• Continuous optimization of our planning and organizational processes

• Regular preparation of reports

• Collaboration in writing texts and designing presentations and other marketing resources

The expertise you have & skills you bring

• Completed education or studies in the field of marketing and event management

• 5+ years of experience in an event specialist role and in the conception and organization of simple to complex events and trade fairs

• You communicate fluently in German and English (French is a plus) and you have a well-groomed and convincing appearance

• As a team player, you remain calm and flexible even in hectic moments and see these as positive challenges

• You are proficient in writing texts in English and German and have a good command of PowerPoint and Excel

What is offered (among other things)

• Working in an owner-managed, young and dynamic company with hands-on mentality

• Multifaceted, challenging and responsible position within a niche industry

• Attractive employment conditions and social benefits

• 5 weeks of holidays, pensions and company benefits

• A workplace in the middle of the city of Basel and Basel EuroAirport with various employee discounts from a variety of offerings (Fleets, Bars & Restaurants etc.)

• Corporate events like our summer BBQ and the annual Christmas Party

Additional information

• Working places: City office in Basel and Basel EuroAirport

• Please be advised that remote working is not an option for this role

• A car is required for your own personal transport between working locations

• Willingness to travel, e.g. for trade fairs and projects at our international locations