THE COMPANYAbbey Events is part of the Abbey Group, an established and fast-growing Destination Management Company, dedicated to selling the destinations of Ireland and the UK to the International travel trade on a B2B basis.The Group has five divisions specialising in specific types of inbound tourismEventsConferencesGroup ToursIndividual & Online TravelIncentive & Luxury leisure travelAbbey Events is a multi-award-winning International Events organisers with offices in Dublin and Edinburgh. Under our Abbey Events brand, we provide a wide range of professional event services.WHY WORK FOR USThe Abbey Group is proud to hold a certification for being a Great Place To Work UK & a Great Place to Work IrelandProgressive CompanyDeloitte Best Managed company for 16 consecutive yearsHybrid/blended working option availableUp to 60 days per year remote working abroadA paid day off on your birthday & an additional paid day off over the Christmas periodDiscretionary Company Bonus SchemeCompany contribution to occupational pension schemeDiscretionary flexible benefit contribution towards pension or health care planLearning and development opportunities – individual training budget per yearEmployee Assistance Programme – health & wellbeing supportActive Social Committee and Green Team including free events throughout the yearTITLE OF VACANCY:Event Executive, Abbey Events - Dublin (Hybrid)THE ROLE:This position is to support our Events Team with a key focus on a large-scale sporting event held every August.CORE DUTIES INCLUDE:Responsibilities can include the following with potential of a more specialist role being assigned for larger events:Managing hotel inventory, ensuring all hotels are updated regularly and in timely manner and good relationships are maintainedOverseeing attrition and deposits for hotels, communicating deadlines in timelymanner to client and suppliers and therefore managing financial risk for the CompanyContracting, negotiating and booking of services required within requiredtimeframes and budgets thus ensuring an efficient and profitable serviceManaging and maintaining supplier relationshipsMonitoring & addressing any Quality Control issues with suppliersManaging and maintaining client relationshipsEnsure our inhouse system is kept up to dateDeal with supplier invoices and financial sign off of event(s)Close communications and cooperation with the other members of the Events TeamAttend weekly team meetings to give regular updateOnsite Preparations and onsite support as required during event(s)Assisting with business development research or business development activities for the Events team where time allows or appropriateAssisting the Abbey Group with its environmental and responsible tourism initiativesAny other duties or supporting tasks as assigned from time to time by your ManagerDepending on role - Some international travel may be required and will be in compliance with the Company's Business Travel Policy.REQUIREMENTS:Essential:Relevant 3rd level degree in Event Management, Tourism, Business or Languages or relevant experienceVery good knowledge of MS OfficeGood knowledge of the Irish tourism industry productsExcellent organisational skills and attention to detailExcellent administration skills, negotiation and communication skillsTeam player able to work in a busy environment and meet deadlinesFluency in English (spoken & written)Desirable:Knowledge of the system Tourplan a distinct advantageContracting experience beneficialAbbey Group is an equal opportunities employer.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentAbility to commute/relocate:Dublin, County Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Experience:Events: 2 years (preferred)Work authorisation:Ireland (preferred)Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dublin, County DublinReference ID: Events Exec