As a growing media company for the key life issues of our time, VERLAG HERDER stands for high-quality content and innovative services. Our books, magazines and digital services offer inspiration, guidance and expertise.
Your tasks
- You will be responsible for the strategic management, planning and implementation of all trade fair and event appearances of our publishing house – including the Frankfurt and Leipzig Book Fairs, didacta, Kirchentag and other trade and public fairs.
- You will keep an overview of all trade fair and event projects, coordinate project-related teams and ensure coordinated cooperation between all those involved.
- You will be responsible for all organizational processes relating to our trade fair appearances – from stand construction and logistics to cooperation with external service providers and set-up and dismantling.
- You manage our trade fair and event projects in a budget and target-oriented manner, evaluating offers and the feasibility of concepts.
- You plan and coordinate travel, accommodation and personnel assignments and draw up binding stand service and deployment plans.
- You develop and establish clear processes and standards for trade fair organization and ensure structured preparation and follow-up.
Your qualifications
- You have completed training or a degree in event management, marketing or have a comparable qualification.
- You have several years of professional experience in the organization of events, trade fairs or complex projects and are happy to accompany them on site.
- You work in a structured, reliable and independent manner and are characterized by your strong organizational skills.
- You see trade fair and event appearances as a team effort and promote clear, reliable and cross-departmental cooperation.
- You have experience in managing external service providers and coordinating logistical processes.
- You recognize potential for optimization and enjoy building and developing sustainable structures.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours – so that you can optimize your personal lifestyle.
- Attractive additional benefits – from Hansefit and Wellpass to attractive discounts and company events.
- A modern workplace in one of the most traditional publishing houses in Germany.
- Appreciation, team spirit and collegiality are our top priorities.
- Comprehensive onboarding for a successful start in your new working environment.
- Hybrid working – you work centrally at the site and occasionally flexibly in the mobile office.