Assistant Event Manager (Rentals)
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Overview
Maison Margaux, a fast-growing luxury British homeware brand, offering the rental of beautiful linens, tableware, cutlery, and glassware for a diverse range of weddings and events, accommodating gatherings from 20 people up to 750.
Role Overview
As the Events Rentals Assistant Manager, you will play a key supporting role within the Rentals team, working closely with the Rentals Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of all rental events. This position involves a blend of administrative coordination, operational support, and client-facing responsibilities.
You will be instrumental in helping maintain day-to-day workflow, coordinating bookings and logistics, and serving as a key point of contact for clients to uphold our high service standards. Your contributions will help ensure each event runs seamlessly from planning through to execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Rentals Manager in managing daily operations, rental enquiries and stock management
- Liaise with clients from initial inquiry through to post-event follow-up, ensuring clear communication and a high standard of customer service
- Manage, develop, and support the training of rental team members
- Grow revenue from existing clients by maintaining strong, professional relationships and proactively identifying opportunities for repeat bookings
- Bring a creative eye to the curation of tablescape designs, that align with client visions and elevate the overall event aesthetic
- Assist with the preparation of client proposals, invoicing, and general administrative tasks
- Anticipate potential issues and respond proactively to last-minute changes or challenges
Requirements
- Previous experience and passion in Events
- Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and engage teams
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused approach
- Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively
- Proactive and resourceful, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving
- Proficient in administrative tasks such as Excel and Outlook
- Team player with a strong work ethic
What We Offer
- Hybrid Working (1 or 2 days from home)
- The opportunity to be a part of an exciting and rapidly growing brand
- Career progression opportunities for the right candidate who is driven and keen to grow in this field
- 20 days annual leave; Holiday entitlement increases with years of service up to 30 days
- Fun working environment; social and charitable activities throughout the year
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Management and Manufacturing
Industries
- Events Services
- Location:
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £80,000 - £100,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Other