About this role
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