Job Description

About Clarion Events: Clarion is one of the world's leading live events and digital media businesses. The company operates in dynamic, high-growth sectors, including Digital Marketing, Technology, Gaming, Life Sciences, Energy and more. Our clients range from global brands like Apple, Adobe and Airbnb; all the way through to niche start-ups who are looking to change the world in which we live, in fields as diverse as cell & gene therapy, childcare and fire & ambulance services.In simple terms, our business and our products are about making connections: connecting people to each other - to learning, to discovery, to collaboration. Our culture is to put the customer central in our thinking. In doing this, we know that we can deliver exceptional customer experiences and outcomes.Therefore, in every sector we operate, our vision is simple: We want every one of our products to be a market leader in customer satisfaction.Our values: At Clarion, our people are at the heart of what we do. We're proud that our core values of PASSION, CARE, IMAGINATION, and TRUST define the way we work together. We focus on mutual respect, we embrace diversity, and we aim for a business where all individuals feel that they truly belong and have the opportunity to reach their full potential.If you share our values and want to be a part of a successful, dynamic, and creative global business then we want to hear from you.The Programme: We are looking for talented people to join us on our rotational graduate programme, commencing in October 2022. Fresh thinking, creative and motivated individuals will be given broad training in all aspects of our business and a path to becoming the future leaders within Clarion Events. This is an opportunity to join ambitious teams that create and deliver sector-leading live events and digital media. You will be working in an entrepreneurial and customer-centric environment where our employees love the teams in which they work.As well as building a breadth of business skills, you will also be exposed to our industry-leading marketing and commercial technology platforms; including tools such as WorkDay, Pardot and SalesForce. You'll champion the use of data and insights to help us shape our digital products and live event propositions; always with the customer at the front of your mind.During Clarion's graduate programme you will explore the complexities of the business alongside our senior leadership team and with subject matter experts across Marketing, Content, Sales and Operations - you'll spend 3 months in each function and will gain experience in a number of our industry sectors.The Rotations: During your Marketing rotation you will:

• Learn new industries, grasp new concepts, and get to grips with our digital marketing infrastructure, including but not limited to, marketing automation technology, social media channels, websites, and databases

• Use business intelligence, customer feedback, and insight to adjust marketing campaigns and hit key event targets

• Build, maintain and optimise our database and websites, conducting regular testing in order to work with internal support teams to make advancements and maximise conversion across target markets

During your Content rotation you will:

• Conduct market research, create reports on key learnings and identify industry experts for speaker acquisition

• Explore innovative programming formats and ways of presenting content across a range of channels that respond to the needs of a segmented audience

• Work with multiple internal teams to create multimedia editorial content that can be used to drive attendance and sales

During your Sales rotation you will:

• Identify and research new growth areas for sales by speaking to existing and potential exhibitors

• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with exhibitors, sponsors, partners and delegates

• Understand how data from using our CRM system can maximise commercial results

• Use social media to identify the right buyers, build rapport with customers and send effective messages ultimately leading to winning business.

During your Operations rotation you will: Support Events Projects including conferences, exhibitions, virtual events and other ad hoc meetings Manage exhibitor and sponsor logistics to ensure all sponsor and exhibitor packages arefulfilled as sold by the portfolios, including event floorplan Manage all speaker requirements (C-Suite / Senior Management level) to ensure that theconference programmes run smoothly Work closely with the Portfolio Directors, Producers, the project team and other Operations team members to seamlessly deliver the eventYour potential for growth and career development at Clarion is limitless and there will be the opportunity for candidates to join a specific team in a specialist role at the end of the programme.If you're looking for an opportunity that will catapult you into an exciting career and open doors to endless possibilities - don't wait and apply now.The closing date for applications is the 25th of August 2022.Experience needed: Minimum of 2:2 in your degree in any subject Exceptional interpersonal and communication skillsBehaviors & Habits Ability to plan and manage own time independently and effectively A team player with a can-do attitude who can demonstrate ownership of tasks and to problem-solve quickly Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills - ability to build rapport effectively and have meaningful conversations with customers and clients alike Motivated to learn, grow and develop. We want to work alongside people who are passionate and curious to understand the "why" behind everything we do Entrepreneurial spirit and self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal accountability and initiative Confident - we want you to come forward and share your ideas in a collaborative environment - we recognise the best ideas don't always come from those with the most experience!The Graduate Programme Rotation across Marketing, Content, Sales & Operations - you'll spend 3 months in each function and gain real-life experience in many of our event sectors International travel and lots of customer contact Personal development programme External Leadership programme during Q4 to help develop our future leaders You will be assigned a senior mentor to support your learning & development Spend 'a day in the life' of one of our most senior leaders Project assignment: you will be part of a group project that will be delivered and assessed during the programme Networking events with senior managers Appointed a friendly buddy Off-site Induction Regular social events to network and integrate into the businessCompany Benefits20 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday You deserve a break and are entitled to 20 days of paid annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday in addition to the public/bank holidays.Hybrid workingThere is a minimum expectation that you will be in our office for 3 days a week.Free access to the Employee Assistance programmeThe Company provides you with access to a confidential employee assistance programme (EAP), which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The EAP provides access to trained experts either via the phone or on a face-to-face basis.Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA)Our MHFA are on hand to support and offer guidance to external support if you need it.Private Medical InsuranceAfter successful completion of your first year of service, Clarion offer Medical Insurance via AIA as a free benefit to you, but it is taxable.About Clarion Events: Clarion Events is one of the world's leading live and digital event organisers, producing and delivering innovative and market-leading events since 1947. (https://clarionevents.com/welcome)Clarion Events embrace diversity and equal opportunities in all that we do. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.Clarion is private equity-backed and owned by Blackstone. Blackstone is one of the world's leading global investment funds, investing capital for the long term in order to build successful, resilient businesses. (https://www.blackstone.com/)Our purpose is to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and experiences, by making every connection count.Our vision is that every one of our products is market-leading in customer satisfaction and delight.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Professional development
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Local Polytechnic Diploma (Required)

License/Certification:

• right to work in Singapore (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Application Deadline: 25/08/2022
Expected Start Date: 03/10/2022