Event Director Rail Transport

Qualifications And Experience

• Experience working in international exhibitions / conferences.
• Significant large scale exhibition and conference organising experience.
• A keen understanding of the Transport and Rail sector and the ability to build events / features around the key issues.
• A proven ability to position the exhibition and conference that attracts significant stakeholder interest.
• Knowledge and experience of Profit & Loss responsibility is desirable.
  

High level of organisation skills, both personally and on a team basis.

• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• A high attention to detail.
• A creative approach to dealing with day-to-day issues.
  

Excellent communication skills required as the post involves liaising with a range of professionals including major clients, sponsors, participants, sub-contractors, suppliers and in-house management.

• Excellent networking and information gathering abilities.
• Good customer care attitude and skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills essential and a familiarity with software such as Salesforce would be an advantage.