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For 30 years, we have utilized three flexible delivery models: Embedded teams, Corporate Campus operations, and a Full-Service Agency. \nManaging over 37,000 events & projects annually across 110 countries, FIRST serves 130+ brands, specializing in Fortune 500 companies within the Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Media, and Professional Services sectors. FIRST is part of the broader Encore family of companies. Encore is a global leader in event production and technology. \nConsistently recognized for excellence, recent honors include 2026 Chief Marketer Agency of the Year, the Ad Net Zero Award for sustainability, and more. \nLearn more at www.firstagency.com\nWhat You Would Get To Do:\nIn this capacity, the ideal candidate would represent the FIRST brand as an implanted team member for a well-known technology company. The Event Manager (Event & Venue Specialist) will consistently deliver exceptional concierge level service to our client through excellent operational and logistical facilities management. This position will be responsible for managing, supporting and/or executing the meticulous coordination of various \"high touch\" events within the client’s meeting spaces. The role requires strong operational understanding and advanced experience in event logistics and venue management.\nYour Contributions \nCentral point of contact to facilitate the venue’s logistical needs including the coordination of catering, audio-visual, security, swag/collateral, and transportation\nManage booking requests/room blocks utilising the client’s internal system and ensure calendar invitations are sent for prep meetings and speaker scheduling\nProvide on-site support on the day of the event, including assisting clients with registration processes, badge printing, and escorting guests to their designated locations.\nCoordinate and execute event logistics, including manual handling, lifting/moving boxes (15kg/35lbs) and other items like tables and chairs as needed, packaging, taping, labeling, and sorting tasks.\nRemain at times in a stationary position for prolonged periods throughout the day to support the running of our events.\nMove around in different positions to accomplish tasks in environments including tight and confined space (moving packages in storage rooms, coat rooms, etc)\nAdministrative duties including supply management, event documentation and post event communications to key stakeholders\nSupport on-site events as day of point contact for the client and customers\nResponsibilities associated with an event will include but may not be limited to: logistical and operational responsibility, establishing A/V, budget management, décor, staffing and catering \nManage client expectations on logistical issues and escalate issues as needed\nSWAG management, keeping accurate inventory of all supplies and ensuring sufficient stock\nLiaise and build relationships across different levels within the immediate team and the client’s organisation; effectively work cross-functionally\nWork with the team to ensure adherence to client standards of operations\nBe responsible for accurate and timely reconciliation of events\nBe proactive with ideas and creative solutions\nWhat We Are Looking For \n2 - 4+ years’ event management and/or corporate meeting planning experience preferred\nStrong meeting coordination experience for meetings/conferences ranging between 50 - 300+ people\nBachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) preferred but not required\nMust be fluent in English & German\nExperience working cross-functionally with all levels of stakeholders in a fast-paced environment\nAbility to understand the meeting/event objective and mission, business, and audience in order to align with the overall vision and strategy of the needs of the Event Host and event\nOrganisational and time management skills\nAbility to execute tasks independently and efficiently\nCreative problem solver, resourceful, team player\nAdaptability to situations and ever-changing demands\nHighly organised with the ability to handle multiple tasks to meet strict deadlines\nExcellent time management and multi-tasking skills\nAbility to think of new ideas and processes to improve efficiency\nAmbitious and proactive with a calm and flexible approach to handling pressure\nExperience working on large and complex databases\nAbility to work independently and as part of the team\nExcellent customer service: passionate about providing customers a world class experience, with the desire to go above and beyond\nAssume responsibility for own environment, ensuring adherence to health and safety policies while having clean smart surroundings\nWork intelligently and ensure management is aware of problems or issues which negatively affect productivity\nBuild excellent relationship with team through positive communications\nEnsure knowledge is shared within the team to enable them to work smarter and more efficiently\nWork on ad hoc requests from clients as required\nAt FIRST, we believe that the passion, creativity, and commitment of our teams drive our success. That's why we offer a range of benefits and perks to support your personal and professional growth\n Personal Volunteer Day\n Wellness Stipend\n Complimentary access to Headspace, Rocket Lawyer & Maven\n Employee Assistance Program (EAP)\n Mobile Phone Allowance\n Global Opportunities: With a presence in 7 countries worldwide, including headquarters in London, New York, and Singapore, you may have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different locations.\nFIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FIRST is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We stand firm: FIRST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. 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