Conference and Events Coordinator
Job description
Purpose
As the Conference & Events Coordinator, your expertise lies in the finer details, and you understand that even the smallest components can have the most profound impact. Your role involves collaborating with clients, suppliers, colleagues, and management to create experiences that leave unforgettable memories.
Primary Responsibilities
Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand event goals, create event plans, and keep everything on track with budgets and schedules.
Collaborate closely with clients throughout the entire event process, from initial planning to post-event follow-up
Maintain a polished and professional image as a representative of our company, ensuring a consistently high standard of service
Proactively address and resolve any issues that may arise during the event, striving for perfection
Coordinate logistics, including equipment, contractors, resources, and personnel involved in and supporting the event
Skilfully handle all inquiries related to events and successfully convert them into confirmed bookings
Skills & Experience
Past experience in a similar role, demonstrated precision in coordination and providing exceptional customer service while exceeding expectations
Creativity is key for designing unique event experiences and finding innovative solutions to challenges that may arise
Proficiency in budgeting, cost estimation, and financial management
Proficient in negotiating with suppliers, vendors, and clients to establish favourable terms that benefit all parties involved
A strategic mindset, adept at orchestrating a wide range of events
You foster a can – do approach with impeccable attention to detail and exceptional time management skills
Flexible availability to accommodate various shifts, including mornings, late evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required
Skills mentioned

Accor S.A. is a French multinational hospitality company that owns, manages, and franchises an extensive portfolio of hotels, resorts, and vacation properties. As the largest hospitality company in Europe and the sixth largest worldwide, Accor has a significant global footprint, operating over 5,500 locations in more than 110 countries. The company's origins trace back to 1967, when Paul Dubrule and Gérard Pélisson founded the Société d'investissement et d'exploitation hôteliers (SIEH) and opened the first Novotel hotel in Lille, France. The Accor group was officially formed in 1983 following a merger with Jacques Borel International. This strategic move led to its introduction on the Paris stock exchange in the same year. Throughout its history, Accor has demonstrated a consistent pattern of growth and strategic acquisition. Key milestones include the acquisition of the Sofitel brand in 1980, the launch of the budget-friendly Formule 1 brand in 1985, and the purchase of Motel 6 in 1990. The company has continually adapted its business model to market dynamics, notably with its 'asset-light' strategy to focus on hotel management and franchising. Under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Sébastien Bazin, appointed in 2013, the company has further refined its structure, creating distinct divisions for its various hotel segments, from economy and midscale to premium, luxury, and lifestyle. This includes a diverse and globally recognized portfolio of brands such as Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Novotel, Mercure, and ibis. Accor is also committed to sustainable development through its 'Planet 21' program, addressing environmental and social issues within its operations.
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