Money2020 Awards Engagement Executive

We're looking for an Awards Engagement Executive to join our team in London as part of our Awards function. Your Role: You will be the main point of contact for entrants submitting work to the Money20/20 Awards, guiding them through each stage of the entry process. You'll play a key role in helping customers understand entry requirements, choose the right categories, and complete their submissions. Working closely with the Awards Engagement Partner, you will implement effective strategies to engage customers, build strong relationships, and encourage entries. You'll analyse customer behaviour and keep up to date on market trends to find ways to improve our customer engagement approach,

• Handle daily customer interactions via phone, videocall and email, acting as a primary point of contact for entrants and offering clear guidance on entry requirements and category selection.
• Provide exceptional support throughout the Awards process, ensuring customers feel valued and informed.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with customers by understanding their goals and addressing their needs through ongoing communication and support.
• Promote repeat entries and positive engagement by fostering trust and long-term connections.
• Stay informed about trends and developments in fintech and financial services to better understand client needs. Share insights and feedback with your manager and team to enhance the Awards experience.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the entry system, website, and supporting materials to assist customers with both general and specific queries.
• Ensure all award entries are submitted accurately and on time, meeting all technical and quality standards.
• Maintain organised and accurate documentation of all processes and interactions - keeping records of interactions and sharing feedback.
• Manage key administrative tasks, such as processing entry withdrawals, reallocations, and deadline extensions, ensuring smooth operations.
• Act as an ambassador for the awards program, representing the brand positively and showcasing its value and credibility to potential entrants.
• Proactively engage with customers to encourage ongoing participation and loyalty.
  
  Strong Communication & Relationship Building: Confident communicator, skilled at engaging with customers and colleagues, offering clear guidance, and building positive, long-term relationships that drive success.
• Customer Support Experience: Previous experience in customer-facing roles like sales, marketing, or customer service, with a focus on understanding and meeting customer needs.
• Customer-Focused Mindset: Passionate about delivering exceptional service and creating positive experiences for customers throughout the Awards process.
• Effective Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to interact with a variety of stakeholders, including managers and external partners.
• Organisational Skills: Highly organised and capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines to ensure smooth delivery of programs.
• Attention to Detail: Thorough and detail-oriented, ensuring all work meets high standards and aligns with expectations.
• Industry Awareness: Interest in or knowledge of fintech or financial services is advantageous but not mandatory. Analytical Thinking: Able to gather feedback and contribute ideas for continuous improvement in processes and offerings.
• Professional Written English: Excellent written communication skills to deliver clear, concise, and professional materials.
  
  Money20/20 is the world's leading premium content, sales and networking platform for the global money ecosystem.
From in depth analytics to inspirational speakers, our world-class insight and networking opportunities help our customers stay ahead - powering strategies and switching mindsets. The future promises a faster, smoother, more connected money ecosystem. Money20/20 promises the clearest, sharpest vision of what's next. Find out more at . Money20/20 is part of Ascential. Ascential takes the world's leading brands to the heart of what's next for their industries. We do this through our events, intelligence products and advisory services. Our 700+ people serve a global customer base from more than 100 countries in the large and growing Marketing and Financial Technology sectors. Ascential is part of the Informa Group. Why Choose Us? Two divisions. Three continents. One great culture - we want working for Ascential to be the best career move you've ever made. Ascential is a people-powered company, and we're committed to supporting . We publish an annual DEI Report, setting out our goals and progress. We invest in Employee Groups including Able to Thrive, Ascential Pride, Black in Business and Empower Women's Network. And our inclusive recruitment practices and early talent programmes help us to bring curious, passionate people from every walk of life into our team. We're committed to ensuring that the impact of our business on our environment - and the communities we operate in - is a positive one. That means making sure that each event we run is the most sustainable it's ever been. We also default all of our pension plans to sustainable options, so that our people's savings are invested in ways that help rather than hinder our planet. Helping people to connect and drive progress isn't a business-only goal. We know that the world is a better place when we lead with heart, so we support charitable causes that make a difference. We provide opportunities to give back through Volunteer Days and our charity partnership with Media Trust.

Only you know what's most important to you. That's why we offer a benefits and wellbeing package that you can tailor to your needs. Some of these include:
• 25 days of holiday per year - with an option to buy/ sell upto 5 days
• Pension, Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Access to either our commission, bonus or profit share schemes, dependent on the role
• Flexible benefits platform with options including Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Critical Illness and the Ascential Shares Scheme
• Employee assistance programme, season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
• Volunteering opportunities and charitable giving options
• Learning and development opportunities, to encourage and empower everyone to grow
We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing, so if you require any reasonable adjustments that would make you more comfortable during the process, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you. If we inspire you, why not join and inspire us? Find out