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German Speaking MICE Project Manager
Maidenhead (Full Time, Permanent)
German Speaking MICE Project Manager - Maidenhead, Berkshire
The Company: My client is the leading Meeting Management company specialised on arranging meetings, incentives, conferences and events to their clients helping them in creating outstanding business relationships as well as working relationships.
The Role: You will be responsible for venue sourcing, supplier liaison, hotel & venue contracting, negotiation of rates and both client and supplier terms & conditions, programme organisation, value added client counselling, financial reconciliation and savings consolidation.
In order to deliver in this role you will have great people skills, strong attention to detail and must enjoy client interaction.
K y Skills: • Bachelor`s degree; • Minimum 3 years of experience in planning corporate meetings, incentives and / or special events; • Minimum 3 years of experience in client management; • Minimum 3 years of experience in managing outside vendors, sourcing and negotiation contract services; • Previous experience with healthcare clients preferred; • Driving licence; • Capability of thinking innovatively, strategically and conceptually; • Excellent German and English language skills; • Microsoft Office proficiency; • Effective organisational and time management skills; • Competency to maintain positive vendor relationships; • Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks, keeping to client, internal and supplier timelines; • Successful negotiating skills.
Key Responsibilities: • Source hotel availability based on the programme specifications and in line with compliance policies. Provide preliminary rate and availability grids as required to assist the meeting owner in making a final decision on programme location; • Source other vendors as required based on programme specifications; • Negotiate hotel and venue contracts and client contract addendum; • Keep up to date with compliance developments; • Negotiate and contract vendors (ground transportation, restaurants and other as needed); • Ongoing liaison with suppliers to provide programme updates & relevant attendee lists, confirm numbers and requirements. Meet deadlines accordingly; • Track and manage hotel and vendor attrition, cancellation and deposit schedules; • Reconcile all final costs, check supplier invoices and pass to client for payment. Raise commission invoices and client invoices for onsite support as applicable; • Present final billing to meeting owner; • Responsible for providing project accountant with accurate data for monthly client reporting; • Etc.
The Benefits: Our client offers a competitive starting salary with plenty of opportunities for career progression and development.
Apply now for immediate consideration.
Please only apply if you have the required skills and absolute fluency in the required languages.
Due to the high level of applications we receive, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications match our clients' requirements. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid work permit.
