We are strong because we have a worldwide network and act globally; we are free and independent. We are inspired! For us, every job is a new opportunity. This keeps us motivated and gives rise to fresh ideas that we and our customers are proud of.
We have visions, but we’re not dreamers. Feasibility and a sense of reality are close allies which give our ideas the power to flourish successfully. The personal, long-term relationships with our customers increase our commitments and confirm our successes. We demand a lot and we give everything.
We are Uniplan! An international agency with 650 employees at twelve locations in Europe and Asia. We develop ideas, campaigns, communication and innovations in the broad sphere of Live Communication. It’s a sphere we ourselves expand almost daily, with new innovations and new ideas. We are constantly on the lookout for new employees who excite us and who are excited by us.
Warehouse / Logistics Manager
Hong Kong
For our Hong Kong office, we are currently looking for a
Warehouse / Logistics Manager (m/f)
What awaits you…
Manage full spectrum of warehouse activities and supervise warehouse team to ensure smooth running of its operation
Take charge of inventory control including maintenance and replenishment planning
Manage transportation arrangement both with in-house vehicles and vendors’ services for timely delivery
Manage warehouse labour force to perform project related preparations & take charge of its quality control
Establish KPI measure system for vendors and warehouse labour force
Review the above processes and provide recommendation for efficiency improvement and establish SOP
What you should bring with you…
Relevant experience in warehouse & logistics management, preferably with project related products
Solid experience in managing sizable warehouse & labour force
Strong analytical, leadership and people management abilities
Must be self motivated and team player
Fluent English and Cantonese skills; any further language of advantage
Passion, integrity and a high level of energy
Please apply with full resume / portfolio & expected salary to mchan@uniplan.com.hk
For our Hong Kong office, we are currently looking for a
Production Manager (m/f)
What awaits you…
Recommend construction/implementation methods, materials/equipments and vendors/partners for quality delivery & safety compliance for all scenic/exhibition production elements and audiovisual technical implementation
Develop construction and technical drawings with CAD Draftsman
Implement, supervise and manage the execution for all productions
Coordination with internal teams and outside vendors, and on site management for the duration of the projects
Provide production costs to project owners and manage production budget
Evaluate Vendors/Partners’ performance and Delivery
What you should bring with you…
With relevant production management experience in fields related to exhibition, events and promotions
Strong responsibility, self-motivated and can work under high pressure
Strong attention to details coupled with the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel
Excellent communication & coordination skills as well as problems-solving abilities
Excellent team player and strong leadership
Fluent English & Cantonese language skills; any further language of advantage
For our Hong Kong office, we are currently looking for a
Technical / Production Director (m/f)
What awaits you…
Lead the technical and production teams
Recommend construction/implementation methods, materials/equipments and vendors/partners for quality delivery & safety compliance for all scenic/exhibition production elements and audiovisual technical implementation
Develop and approve all construction and technical drawings
Implement and supervise the execution for all productions
Provide production costs to project owners and manage production budget
Manage warehouse team, its inventory control and daily operations
Evaluate Vendors/Partners’ performance and Delivery
Establish and maintain Vendors/Partners database
What you should bring with you…
Extensive experience in managing technical & production aspects for large scale projects like Events, Trade Fairs, Permanent/Semi Permanent Installations or Theatres etc.
Experience in managing teams of subordinates including warehouse element
Good knowledge in Construction Productions and Audiovisual Implementation
Strong CAD skills including AutoCAD
Strong skills in Quality Control, Logistic Management, Cost Control & Multi-Tasking
Ability in transforming production requirements to request proposals for vendors pitching
High level of commitment, flexibility and willingness to embrace change
Must be self motivated and a team player
Fluent English language skills; any further language of advantage
Passion, integrity and a high level of energy
Please apply with full resume / portfolio & expected salary to hr.td@uniplan.com.hk
For our Hong Kong office, we are currently looking for an
Events Producer (m/f)
What awaits you…
Lead pitches and manage events and multifaceted projects on behalf of the company’s clients from creative inception through final delivery
Projects may include product launches, conferences, gala dinners, road shows, corporate events and hospitality, auto test drive events and technical event services etc
Create timelines, manage project risk and project budget
Client liaison, coordination with internal teams and outside vendors, and on site management for the duration of projects
Enhance project operation efficiency and account servicing quality
Build and maintain long term relationship with customers
What you should bring with you…
With relevant project management experience in events & conferences related fields
Strong responsibility, self-motivated and can work under high pressure
Excellent communication & coordination skills as well as problems-solving abilities
Excellent team player and strong leadership
Fluent English language skills; any further language of advantage
For our Hong Kong office, we are currently looking for a
Creative / Design Director (m/f)
What awaits you…
Lead the creative and design teams
Motivate and inspire to conceptualize ideas for corporate client events and exhibitions stands
Manage multiple projects from concept through completion
Develop creative programs and design concepts that meet the business objectives of our clients that are on brand and message
Work with colleagues to prepare and present ideas internally and to clients
What you should bring with you…
Extensive management experience in a Creative agency environment, preferably in events and exhibitions
Working knowledge of production / architecture applications for fabrication of sets, props and exhibition stands etc.
Experience in Conceptualizing ideas and bringing these to realization as 3D brand environments and able to render in AutoCAD and 3D studio Max
Good knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals; must understand Flash and have the ability to storyboard or translate ideas to designers and develop innovative motion graphics solutions
Must be self motivated and team player
Fluent English language skills; any further language of advantage
Passion, integrity and a high level of energy
Please apply with full resume / portfolio & expected salary to hr.cd@uniplan.com.hk
For our Hong Kong office, we are currently looking for a
Business Development Director (m/f)
What awaits you…
Implement Agency’s established sales strategy and ability to recommend the development of additional and profitable sales channels
Present the company’s full spectrum of services, network, develop relationships and strong ability to close deal
Prepare presentations, ensure responsive follow-up meetings and proposals, organize pitch presentation with Account Directors/Managers whenever necessary and ability to close deal
Track status of account progress and leads, including preparing spreadsheets and reports that show monthly business activities
Be actively involved in the entire pitch development and execution process
What you should bring with you…
Minimum 5 years experience in developing new business long-term client relationships in agency. Preferably in events & exhibition related field
A proven track record in business and pitch development with a demonstrated ability to “open doors” and build relationships with new customers
Experienced in direct B2B sales in service industry (Please specify industry of past customers)
Good network of contacts in HK and Asia especially with international companies
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Highly customer oriented
Dynamic, perseverant, result-oriented and self motivated
Passion, integrity and a high level of energy
Please apply with full resume / portfolio & expected salary to hr.nbd@uniplan.com.hk
Event leader including day to day event planning and management, client key interface for projects, lead project team for all deliverables, set time schedule, manage suppliers and budget
Key responsibility for project profitability
Onsite management and overall responsibility
Post-event follow up and evaluations/ external and internal
Requirements
3-5 years (or plus) of experience in event management for corporate/luxury/auto clients or similar
2-3 year as a project leader
Proven management and client handling experience in the market
Excellent event execution abilities and understanding of event processes, technologies and resources
Lead pitches and projects mainly for automotive clients
For pitches, take briefs together with account team, lead the proposal process including concept development, design liaison, PPT writing, budgeting, presentation meeting and follow through.
For projects, to take the lead for execution as key client contact. Manage design updates and approvals, tendering, budget updates, quality control, and onsite delivery
Key responsibility for project profitability.
Support business development team for sales meetings
Manage several projects and/or pitches simultaneously
Manage project staff and provide on-the-job and occasional formal training for junior staff
Requirements
Minimum 8 years experience of exhibitions and/or events with solid technical knowledge and experience, minimum 3 years as project leader
Strong responsibility, self-motivated and can work under high pressure
Excellent communication & coordination skills as well as problems-solving abilities
Provide technical support to project teams by coordinating the construction, A/V, lighting, power and other technical aspects exhibitions and/or events.
Draw construction plans
Select suppliers and manage tendering process and/or estimation process with internal production facility
Audit quotes for cost control and quality
Quality and budget control of production
Onsite setup and coordination / site management
Communicate and coordinate with customers, suppliers，designers and project staff
Requirements
Technical secondary school graduate or above
Minimum 1 year experience of production or AV Company
Major in engineering preferred
Strong responsibility and good communication skills
Knowledge of pricing and materials for exhibitions and/or events
Knowledge of the production and audio visual technology for exhibitions
Uniplan Beijing is seeking a New Business Development Manager focusing in the exhibition stand design market at leading exhibitions predominantly in China. The main objective for this role is to develop new clients across a range of industries and across the full range of products and services that Uniplan provides in the Exhibition design arena.
The role ranges across a variety of activities, including strategic consultancy, new business development, account management and in some cases, project management.
Uniplan requires a self-starter and excellent team player, and someone capable of devising and executing business development plans and working closely with the Management team and key senior colleagues to develop presentations, pitch work and take responsibility for the conversion of prospects into long-term valuable clients.
In addition to passion for the industry, commercial savvy, market knowledge, good networks and a mindset that is motivated towards personal and business growth are essential to this key role. Accountability and good business process are key drivers for this role. The New Business Development Manager must work to budgets, prepare and deliver plans, engage in background research and develop sufficient understanding of the sectors his/her clients work in, to be able to advise them intelligently.
The New Business Development Manager will work closely with the directors in preparing and presenting credentials, pitches and project proposals. Business development duties will include:
Developing a new business plan – targeting high potential clients, making presentations and developing materials to reach these clients
Identifying new prospects and initiating contact for follow up
Preparing and presenting new business presentations / credentials presentations
Taking client briefs and communicating them clearly to the team
Participating in creative development process
Writing proposals, including developing costing and doing research in suppliers where necessary
Closing deals on new business
Account management – staying involved with new key clients through the production process (attending key meetings, staying in touch with the client, being on site)
Project management – the role may require some project management component if necessary
Other duties related to new business as necessary Marketing duties will include:
Assess Uniplan’s current marketing materials and strategy
Review with management in terms of Uniplan’s go-to-market strategy
Work with management to draw up a new plan and budget for next 1 year
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
a proven track record of business development, especially in an exhibition design agency environment
Excellence in written & spoken English AND Mandarin are essential
Minimum 6 years experience
Multi-national agency experience and disciplines are preferred
Familiarity with marketing strategies, production and execution is a plus
Good financial management skills, and an understanding of how various types of agencies make money
Good knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Capability of devising and implementing revenue-generating ideas
Positive with a can do attitude
Used to working towards tight deadlines
A self-starter, able to use own initiative to solve problems
Intelligent, ambitious and a highly motivated team player, with a commitment to quality and professionalism
Calm in a crisis, flexible and patient
Extremely organised and proactive
Good negotiation skills
Keen to continue learning and growing personally and professionally
A proven ability to develop and win new business in the field
Already placed in the Beijing market and with a network of contacts, mainly to medium-sized and large multi-national companies
Able to think strategically about business development and to consult clients on their marketing and live communications planning
Able to develop strong client relationships and to deepen these relationships to new departments and/or cities/countries
Well-spoken and well-presented; able to deliver credentials presentations and to communicate creative presentations clearly, succinctly and with passion
Able to be both proactive (reaching out to clients and helping them to think ahead) and reactive (responding quickly and efficiently to last-minute client requests)
Flexible and willing to work in a thriving, growing and ever-changing environment
The Senior Event Producer will be responsible for managing and implementing events and multifaceted projects on behalf of the company’s clients. Projects may include product launches, conferences, gala dinners, road shows, corporate events and hospitality, Auto test drive events and technical event services.
The Senior Event Producer should be an experienced project and event manager, with a keen eye for detail, quality management, production experience, time management and multiple team coordination.
A background in technical event management would be highly beneficial. The incumbent will be expected to contribute to the strategic development by identifying, presenting and working in support of the sales teams to generate additional follow on business from existing clients.
Ideally, the candidate should be well connected within the event and conference industry with good links with local and international vendors, suppliers, agents, technical service providers, riggers and staffing agents. Preferred Qualifications
Event Management or Professional Conference Management Experience in house or for an event or communications agency, 6-7 years experience.
Degree holder, with a strong sense of project management and multi discipline coordination
Outgoing, friendly, sense of team spirit, confident and dedicated to event management
Experience in event management, event planning, conference management, technical event management, project management, hospitality management, public relations, advertising, exhibitions, trade shows and promotions
Excellent spoken and written English and Mandarin
Good presenter and public speaker especially to senior client executives
Already placed in the Beijing market and with a network of contacts, mainly to medium sized and large multi-national companies
Willing to travel
Non political
Project Management
Prepare internal and external written briefings for clients and for team implementation
Client liaison for duration of projects if required
Timeline and milestone planning
Onsite event and conference management
Liaison and coordination of with creative teams
Liaison and coordination of with production and build teams
Liaison and coordination of third party Vendors
Costing and project budgeting
Miscellaneous
Encourage team environment in which best creative work can emerge and encourage sharing of responsibilities
Liaison with other corporate offices to coordinate and exchange information and provide event support where appropriate.
