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GSMA Mobile 360 Series cultivates regional engagement through topics impacting the mobile industry on both a localised and global scale.https://www.mobile360series.com/

Money20/20 is where the Payments, FinTech and Financial Services ecosystem unites to create and explore the disruptive ways in which consumers and businesses manage, spend and borrow money.

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting nearly 800 operators with more than 250 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and Internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry verticals. GSMA Ltd is the commercial arm of the GSMA. Our flagship event is the world's largest Mobile ICT Event, The Mobile World Congress. The event attracts 2000+ exhibitors and over 108,000 attendees. As an Account Director I manage a multi million pound portfolio of existing and new business clients . In addition, I am Sponsorship Manager and am responsible for developing and launching sponsorship packages, helping to drive sponsorship sales. http://gsma.com/http://www.mobileworldcongress.com/

GSMA Ltd is responsible for the commercial properties of GSMA; most notably Mobile World Congress, Mobile World Congress Shanghai and Mobile 360 Series. These premier mobile events attract the industry’s top CEO’s and over 85,000 senior mobile executives, government ministers and industry investors from around the world. My role as Sponsorship Manager is to assist in the management, planning and execution of all sponsorship components across GSMA’s event portfolio, incorporating project management, operational planning, logistics and liaison with internal and external departments. This requires engagement with key stakeholders throughout the process, from creation of packages through to delivery - including sole liaison with clients. The role also includes working closely with the Director of Sponsorship to manage sponsorship inventory - including creation of new packages - and ensuring Sales, Marketing and Operations utilise the same information to market, sell and deliver to customers.http://gsma.com/http://www.mobileworldcongress.com/http://www.mwcshanghai.com/http://www.mobile360series.com/

During my career at Marketforce, I worked on a range of strategic B2B events including:- high-end conferences (inc exhibition space) for 250+ attendees, exclusive membership seminars, intimate private dining & large scale drinks receptions, training courses and lecture series. These events covered a range of sectors including Utilities, Financial Services, Transport & Logistics and Media. Key Skills:• Client (sponsor) relationship management – ability to build strong relationships by understanding client objectives and adapting processes to suit each client • Successful implementation of multiple sponsorship packages including:- exclusive networking events, large scale networking receptions, branding, exhibition, sponsored speaking sessions and conference attendance • Management of C-level speakers • Budgeting and cost control• Supplier management and negotiation• Venue sourcing and negotiation• Onsite management of Marketforce staff, clients, speakers and venue • Strong inter-departmental communication • Problem solving, exceptional time management and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously From November 2011 – January 2013 I was promoted to joint Head of Event Management (maternity cover). My additional responsibilities included:• Day to day management of Events team – line management/mentoring/formal reviews • Developing and running training sessions within the team and the wider company • Managing the development of the onsite quality of events – e.g. lead project to improve digital presence at events to drive delegate interaction through the use of social media • UK venue sourcing; driving increased profitability by focusing on venue cost control and negotiation• Managing internal venue process • Attending management meetings and feeding back to Management Board • Overseeing relationships with all key suppliers; focus on securing the best fixed rates• Budget management of the department