We seek an experienced German Speaking Project Manager to join an imaginative and ambitious DMC who deliver outstanding service, creative ideas and exceptionally professional events, incentives and conferences for corporate as well as leisure groups! As a Project Manager you will handle corporate and incentive groups coming into England and Scotland from German Speaking countries, and as well from the rest of Europe, South Africa, USA, South East Asia and LATAM.

If you have proven account management / project management for large groups within a DMC we would love to hear from you!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As a Project Manager, you will act as the "middle-man" in terms of liaising with both the client as well as suppliers/venues to book services such as accommodation, restaurant dinners, tours, excursions, concerts, transport and hotels.

The role will include taking full ownership of some large-scale events and will involve a lot of detailed logistics and admin (as well as account management) and a considerable amount of on-site event management.

Other responsibilities will include taking briefs, assisting with pitches and client presentations, venue & ground services research, event management & complex transportation/coach transfer logistics (to/from multiple hotel locations), budget coordination, administration (reporting, filing, contract preparation, obtaining quotes, raising invoicing, client reports and proposals), site inspections, attending client meetings, post event reconciliation and account handling.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

An experienced Project Manager with strong account management, project management as well as complex event logistics skills.

A minimum of 2 years' experience working in a DMC and must already have planned and organised social events, excursions and transportation for large groups.

You should be very organised and quick thinking trouble shooters with strong commercial acumen and have an extremely good London and UK knowledge in terms of venues, special event options (excursions, tours, sight-seeing), and transport and travel distances.

A detailed, meticulous and proactive approach

Knowledgeable and confident handling large scale events

Fluent in English and German (written and spoken), any additional languages would be a benefit.

PACKAGE

The successful candidate can expect a competitive basic salary depending on experience and hybrid working.

INTERESTED?

To apply for this position please click 'APPLY' or email michelle@traveltraderecruitment.co.uk