Project Manager - Meetings & Events

About the Business / Function

Our dedicated Meetings & Events experts across Europe have been delivering seamless and
inspiring services to our global partners for more than 85 years. Knowing that no two events are
the same, we are proud to provide both tailored end-to-end event management solutions and
single services upon request.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting a Project Manager MICE with previous experience within the MICE
industry to join our passionate team. This position will be based in Vienna, Austria.

Candidates should ideally be coming from a DMC and have previously worked with a wide
range of clients. End to end event/project management is key and candidates must be able to
manage the full scope of their own events, from answering the clients/sales offices request brief
with the best tailored proposal to financial reconciliation. We’re always looking for talented,
creative people who share our passion for events. In exchange for commitment, our
organization offers a great working environment and the chance to take the lead on some
exciting, high-profile events

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, plan and deliver large-scale events for a clients across the year in Austria
• Proposal creation and pitch, when required
• Full logistics including all land arrangements throughout full domestic territory
• Supplier management prior, during and after the event
• Negotiating with third parties to maximize value creation
• Onsite management of the event
• Budget management and post event reconciliation
• Reporting to various stakeholders

TO SUCCEED IN THE ROLE, YOU SHOULD HAVE:

• A passion for the job and the fast-paced event industry
• A natural curiosity for the hospitality environment and the passion to share your
enthusiasm & knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiasm in delivering outstanding result and reporting in a clear and efficient way
• The ability to prioritize and multi-task in a complex environment
• The ability to run a number of different events in parallel and manage a wide range of
third parties

Stress resistance & ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Candidates should ideally be coming from a DMC and have previously worked with a
wide range of clients

We Are Looking for a Person With:

• Previous experience/working knowledge in the MICE industry for at least 5 years
• Fluent in German / English. Written and verbal language skills are essential. Spanish /
Italian of advantage
• Extensive knowledge of the destination Austria and what it can offer in terms of MICE
services
• Proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint
• Detailed oriented and customer satisfaction oriented

What We Offer:

• Global Brand: Opportunity to work in an international environment spread across 33
countries and growing.
• Stability: 100 Years at the top of our field and still pushing into new territory
• Progression: We reward high performers and look to promote key talent internally
• Learning and Development opportunities for growth and Upskilling
• A Supportive Management Culture and autonomous working environment
• Company Wide Bonus Scheme
• Dedicated Employee Engagement Activities
• Flexible & Hybrid Working
• Annual Awards and Recognition for high Performers
• Friendly and Collaborative work environment