Our client are a leading international exhibition / trade fair organiser and publisher of business to business events, within a range of engineering, transport, trade and technical sectors. Established in 1965, the company is part of Reed Exhibitions, a division of RELX Group. RELX Group is a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries.

The Position

They are currently looking to recruit an Exhibition Assistant to work on our two UK Rail trade exhibitions.  The ideal candidate will provide full administrative support and assist with all operational requirements relating to the preparation and staging of trade exhibitions. Strong administrative skills, with high attention to detail is essential.

Key Tasks

Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers

Handling potential customers, as well as general exhibitor and visitor requests

Sales to existing exhibitors

Database management

Administrative tasks

Market research / Monitoring of competitors’ activities

Liaising with internal departments

Proof reading

Skills, Knowledge, Experience:

•Proactive, responsive and able to work under pressure

•Experience of working in an administrative or customer care role

•Strong IT skills, in Word and Excel

•Strong administrative skills and ability to multitask

•Marketing flair and/or experience

•Excellent attention to detail

•Strong interpersonal and organisational skills

•Ability to work to strict deadlines

Willingness to travel (occasionally)

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are intended to be indicative but not exhaustive of the responsibilities of the postholder.  As the company develops, the requirements of the job may develop and change.  The postholder will be expected to adapt to these changes.