Internship in event coordination

Job description

Internship EVENT COORDINATOR

On any day, 2.5 billion people use Unilever products to look good, feel good and get more out of life – giving us a unique opportunity to build a brighter future.

Great products from our range of more than 400 brands give us a unique place in the lives of people all over the world.

When consumers reach for nutritionally balanced foods or indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps that combat disease, luxurious shampoos or everyday household care products, there's a good chance the brand they pick is one of ours. Our range of world-leading, household-name brands includes Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann's and Omo. But also some local brands like Zwan and Fermette.


MAIN MISSION

· First phase: Listing/checking/elaborate procedure to support event approach around 2018.
· Search for new events (by searching on platforms, 3th partners and events that announce themselves) and contact events from last years and check
· all relevant info for Unilever (date, Pax, visibility, …)
· Second Phase: Dispatching all full info to officialise what reps/FM's was agreed with rep and organisation. Plan and follow up of logistical support.
· Third Phase: Follow-up and feedback-site visit: field check, control presence of products and different references in function of the arrangement.
· Additionally be part of Channel Marketing strategies for Lipton Ice Tea, Ola and Ben & Jerry's.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Knowledge :
· General and detailed knowledge regarding the event industry of entire Belgium, learn how to negotiate in a B2B environment with both large and small actors, create and plan strategies that are adapted to the environment, work on Channel marketing projects regarding refreshment products, getting acquainted with the fast moving consumer good industry, improve my customer development and sales skills.
Skills :
· Analytical and Business Intelligence through the use of excel, collaboration skills in team, ability to verbally communicate and negotiate professionally,
· Individual and in group decision making, flexibility, leadership, marketing, management, multitasking, persuasive, problem solving, sales, team building, strategic planning and time management.
Competences :
· Dealing with people in team and motivate them through professional oral communication, persuasive and influencing others, customer orientation, analytical thinking and efficient forward and strategic thinking, initiative/proactive, decisiveness, self-confidence, flexibility and finally manage stress.

PROFILE WE ARE LOOKING FOR
· You speak fluently French and Dutch
· You are available at least 5 months and you can provide us with an internship convention from your school
· You are in the last year of your Master studies
· You are in possession of a driver's license and a car