Events Executive

Gray Dawes Travel is a multi-award winning, global travel management company with offices in the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Australia and the United States. Established in 1865, we’re constantly growing by using technology and our passion for what we do to keep evolving.With a laser focus on offering our clients a high touch, high tech, high content experience, at Gray Dawes we’re not just there to deliver the best corporate travel fares, the most innovative itineraries, the slickest online tools or the most experienced consultants. We’re there as an extension of our clients’ own organisations – their out-of-house travel department. We achieve this because of the depths we go to in understanding our clients, their culture, their brand values and business objectives. And we always deliver… better!If this all sounds like something you want to be a part of then we'd like to hear from you. We offer a fantastic work environment, with all the benefits and perks you’d expect from a forward-thinking and people-focussed organisation. And we’re always on the lookout for skilled and motivated individuals to become part of the Gray Dawes family. Take a look at our latest vacancies and make that move!Join Our JourneyWe are looking to hire an experienced Events Executive to join our existing team. In this role you will be providing a creative, knowledgeable and exceptional service to our Events clients. The role will focus on the Meetings Management side of the department and will involve taking client briefs and finding venue solutions for their meetings and events.You will be based from our Manchester office however hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days at home) available after you have successfully completed your probationary and training period.This position is on a fixed term temporary contract for 6 months with the potential of a full time permanent position at the end of the fixed term period. What You’ll DoManage day-to-day enquiries and bookings from a range of clients and industries.Negotiate with suppliers on the best possible rates and commissions.Build strong working relationships with clients.Upsell Gray Dawes services.Ensure the timely invoicing and reconciliation for all the bookings you are responsible for.Use our venue find technology (Gratis) skilfully to ensure correct data has been recorded.Support the whole of the Events department as required.Attend industry events and site visits to increase knowledge.What we’re looking forProficient with venue find technology, ideally Gratis.Excellent understanding of the Events Industry, specifically around venue find, incentives and conferences.Excellent venue knowledge within the UK and overseas.Ability to build strong relationships with our clients.Good supplier negotiation.Ability to increase margins.Proactive and positive approach to Events.What We Can OfferWe’re really proud of our culture at Gray Dawes, a family run business where we live and breathe our values and encourage our people to be their best selves, do the right thing, tell it like it is and be flexible. As we continue to grow, there will be career opportunities available for our people as well as the chance to be with us during this exciting period of change. Our benefits include; · Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays· Hybrid Working· Private healthcare (currently under review)· Group Life Cover· EAP Scheme· Pension Scheme· Volunteering days with our chosen company charity· Travel Discounts· Shopping discounts· Christmas Savings Scheme· Season Ticket LoansWhat Happens NextOnce we’ve received your details, our Hiring Managers will review your skills and experience to see if you’re a match. If we think we can move forward, we’ll get in touch with you directly to arrange an interview to find out more about you.