INTRODUCTION TO QUINTESSENTIALLY
Expect the best. Experience Better.
For the world’s most discerning individuals, brands and corporates, Quintessentially is the ultimate destination for comprehensive lifestyle management and brand experiences. It’s the pinnacle of personalisation and the epitome of exclusivity.
Combining an unwavering commitment to redefining excellence with a clientele that demands nothing short of perfection, Quintessentially elevates every aspect of its clients’ lives to unparalleled heights through meticulous attention to detail.
As the world’s leading luxury lifestyle management group, Quintessentially has not only paved the way in this space but continues to shape a new standard for luxury concierge services.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Project Manager for our Quintessentially Experiences team will bring operational experience and a proven track record in seamless project logistics. This candidate will act as an integral delivery role to the department, running projects to the highest operational standards possible across the team, and ensuring that new proposals and briefs are handled swiftly and creatively.
The Senior Project Manager is an end-to-end role which will involve proposal and budget creation, pitching, operational logistics, and event management both in office and on site. A varied, fast paced and dynamic role that will give an ambitious individual the opportunity to flourish across several of our biggest accounts
KEY DUTIES
• Project lead for key accounts / events as indicated by Director of Events & Experiences
• Lead, support and set an exemplary standard to all junior members of the team in event and project management
• Ensure exceptional ideation for all types of events, experiences and projects
• Creative and strategic thinker with ability to fully understand the client brief & needs to deliver impactful concepts and solutions
• Working closely with the Client Services team to put together creative and exciting proposals for repeat and prospective clients
• A to Z planning and delivery of assigned projects: Manage events from conceptualisation to execution, to include creative development, destination/hotel/venue sourcing, gifting, design & décor production, AV & technical management, entertainment and catering management, pre and on-site event logistics and project team management
• Ideation and management of bespoke experiences for VIP guests and groups in various locations around the world
• Meticulous management of complex project budgets, contracts and cashflow; ensuring that all projects are delivered on target to meet client expectation and company profit margin
• Keeping abreast of industry trends, new openings and exciting experiences to ensure our offering remains fresh, ahead of the curve and industry leading
• Ensure the very best suppliers have been sourced and are engaged at best possible preferential rates.
HOURS OF WORK
Contractual hours are from 0900 to 1730 Monday to Friday.
However, it may be the case that in order to fulfil the duties of the role, different or additional hours may be necessary.
Requirement to be on call outside working hours in case of service-related emergency.
REQUIREMENTS
• A minimum of 5+ years’ experience in the experiential, events & creative agency arena
• Significant experience managing global events from creative proposal development through to production and logistics
• Strong project management & operational logistic skills with experience of managing specialist teams on project delivery including creative, logistics and production management, as well as third-party suppliers
• Proven experience of managing multiple projects at one time
• Outstanding client and account management, experienced in handling and developing strong relationships with senior clients and high-net worth individuals
• Experience working within the luxury or UHNW industry and understanding of the ‘above and beyond’ client servicing required
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills plus ability to multi-task within a fast paced and high-pressured environment.
• Creative flair for designing above & beyond luxury experiences and events with the ability to execute concepts through to completion.
• Motivated and driven; superb communication skill at all levels
BENEFITS
· Hybrid working (role dependent)
· Competitive annual leave allowance with a further increase due to long service
· Birthday Allowance – take your birthday off on us!
· Pension Scheme
· Angel Days: Additional paid leave to do charity work
· Long Service Awards
· Life Assurance
· Digital nomad
· Employee Assistance Program
· Study Leave
· Puppy friendly offices
· Qmunity committee – Social events in the office
· Free food & drink in the office
· Season Ticket Loans
· Cycle to work scheme
· Discounts with a variety of retail and hospitality companies
Quintessentially is an equal opportunities employer. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people and aspire to deliver inclusive working experiences. Applications are encouraged from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
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