Events Manager - The British Chamber of Commerce Guangdong 广东英国商会

The British Chamber of Commerce Guangdong

广东英国商会

About BritCham Guangdong:

The British Chamber of Commerce Guangdong (BritCham Guangdong, www.britchamgd.com) is a membership based organisation in China, helping members with business development through events, networking, introductions and referrals. Established in 1996, BritCham is one of the most active and influential Chambers in the PRD (now the GBA) and has offices in both Guangzhou and Shenzhen, with the ability to serve our members across the PRD. 

Our mission is to become the most business-savvy chamber in China by providing a platform that supports our members to connect via events, promote through our marketing channels and share insights through industry focus groups. As an integral part of the vast network of British Chambers throughout China, we are focused on providing you with business support, training from industry leaders and elite networking opportunities to grow your business capabilities.

Job Title: Events Manager

Salary: RMB 8,000-12,000/month

Location: IFC, Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou

Superior: Executive Manager

Working Hours: 09:30-18:30, 5 working days/week

Commencing Date: As soon as possible

The British Chamber of Commerce-Guangdong ("BritCham GD") is seeking a Events Manager to begin work in Guangzhou office as soon as possible. 

The Role of Events Manager

The Events Manager shall be mainly responsible for the planning and implementation of the Chamber's annual events programme, reporting to the BCCGD Committee and the BCCGD's Executive Manager in Guangzhou. The Event Manager's duties shall include the following:

• Manage staff responsible for event coordination activities

• Oversee the Chamber's annual events programme

  
  

• Calculate budgets and adjust when necessary

  
  

• Book venues and negotiate fees

  
  

• Prepare invitations and flyers to be sent out at an appropriate time

  
  

• Research new event topics and speakers

  
  

• Communicate with event speakers/VIPs to ensure all requests are met

  
  

• Identify and communicate with event sponsors

  
  

• Promote the event using flyers, cold calling, and social media as examples of ways to spark attention

  
  

• Analyze event performance and prepare metrics presentation

  
  

• Define the Chamber brand through events

  
  

• Ensure staff is adequately prepared for event

  
  

• Pay vendors for their participation in the event

  
  

• Ensure day of event goes smoothly

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate should possess excellent written and spoken English language skills and should ideally possess the following:

• Have at least 3 years working experience. Event management experience in preferred

  
  

• Have a good overall knowledge of business and industry in Southern China

  
  

• Be sales and entrepreneurially orientated, willing to implement own ideas and initiatives

  
  

• Maintain strong networks that can be leveraged to enhance chamber's services

  
  

• Be able to think creatively

  
  

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Photoshop and website knowledge

  
  

• Be able to work independently

  
  

• Be self-motivated, sociable and possess the confidence to deal with business people

  
  

• Be enthusiastic and outgoing, with an excellent phone and face to face manner

• Be well organised and systematic, and be willing to share a workload that does not fall directly under their job description

This role will offer the right candidate an excellent opportunity to interact with the international business community in Guangdong in a lively, professional and challenging work environment.

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Closing Date for Applications:

Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as BCCGD reserves the right to conclude the search prior to the announced deadline.

Applications for this position including a covering letter, CV (both in Chinese and English) and a photo stating clearly "Events Manager" on the subject line to submit by email to admin@britchamgd.com. Email title should be "Application for Events Manager".

NOTE: 

Incomplete application WILL NOT be considered. Telephone enquiries and personal visits will NOT be accepted.