Job description
We have been producing cutting edge events for the Life Sciences industry for over 15 years, creating opportunities to partner, network and knowledge share. Oxford Global exists to accelerate progress in the healthcare and pharma industry through connecting the right people around the most important issues.
In this role, you will focus on bringing together senior attendees allowing them the opportunity to network and knowledge share. As a VIP Audience & Sales Assistant, you will be required to confirm VIP attendees by issuing complimentary passes for our international events via phone, email and social media. You will be responsible for identifying senior level delegates, and then communicating the benefits and networking opportunities available to them by attending. You will also have the opportunity to attend the events to meet with your attendees and assist with the event management. This is a varied role within a sociable and supportive team, with opportunities to progress in a variety of different career paths in the events industry.
Role Responsibilities:
- Researching potential event attendees and identifying VIP contacts
- Assisting the Campaign Manager to develop and implement the VIP Club strategy
- Approving leads from the database and updating where necessary
- Inviting pre-qualified pharmaceutical professionals to events via phone, email and LinkedIn
- Working with the marketing team to follow up on VIP applications
- Building network using social media and referrals
- Regular strategy meetings to discuss campaign progress
- Attending events to meet with attendees and assist with event management
We are looking for someone with:
- Excellent communication skills
- A willingness to learn and contribute to the success of a team
- Ambition and drive, and a desire to learn fast and hit challenges head on
More about the role:
- Salary: £20,000 – £23,000 per annum + commission
- Location: All our roles are hybrid (a mix of remote and in office). Our offices are located on the Botley Road in Oxford, with shops/restaurants within walking distance and easy access into the City Centre.
- Job Type: Full time (37.5 hours a week)
Top perks:
As part of the team at OG, you’ll enjoy:
- Flexible/home/remote working – Flexible working and 3 days remote working a week (after induction/on-boarding)
- Holidays – Increment of holiday from 22 days up to 26 days per annum plus bank holidays
- Gym membership – Monthly membership to Brookes Sports Facilities
- Cycle to Work & Electric Car Schemes - Save on the purchase of a new bike or electric car
- Healthcare – 10 days full pay sick leave (additional 5 discretionary), reimbursement of eye tests
- Wellness Programme – Time to Talk sessions, wellness projects and other initiatives
- Plus: Frequent social activities, free on-site parking, free office food & drink, external training
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00-£23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oxford, OX2 0JB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Sales: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oxford, OX2 0JB