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Sözen Group is a content and event management company operating in the field of gastronomy, developing national and international projects in publishing, event management, and consultancy. Within our publishing activities, we produce FoodinLife and Gault&Millau Türkiye magazines, bringing together the latest trends, chefs, restaurants, and industry professionals in the gastronomy world. The company also organizes internationally recognized conferences and events that gather leading figures in gastronomy. Gastromasa International Gastronomy Conference & Exhibition, International Tourism Gastronomy Investments & Hospitality Summit, FSummit, Gastroway, Creative People Awards, International Local Chef Competition, and many other brands developed by Sözen Group are globally recognized. In addition, Sözen Group manages the Türkiye operations of prominent international gastronomy brands such as Gault&Millau Türkiye, Salon du Chocolat Istanbul, and Taste of Istanbul. Furthermore, Sözen Group provides content development and gastronomy consultancy for major city festivals across Türkiye, including GastroAntep Festival, FoodFest Antalya, Adana Taste Festival, GastroFarm Urla, and Ayvalık GastroFest. We are looking for a passionate and dynamic Event Executive to join Sözen Group’s content and event team. This role is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of our conferences, festivals, and international events. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering high quality event experiences, with a strong interest in gastronomy and global event culture. JOB DESCRIPTION • Managing end-to-end planning and execution of conferences, festivals, and events (Gastromasa, FoodFest, FSummit, etc.), • Developing event concepts, content frameworks, and planning speakers and participant line-ups, • Overseeing all operational processes including logistics, travel, accommodation, and transfers, • Coordinating communication with local and international speakers, participants, and partners, • Creating project timelines and ensuring smooth and timely execution of all event processes, • Managing on-site event operations and ensuring a seamless event experience, • Collaborating closely with sales, marketing, and operations teams to achieve event objectives, • Monitoring and reporting event performance, and developing improvement strategies, • Integrating new-generation event technologies, digital tools, and AI-supported solutions into workflows, • Supporting sponsorship processes, brand partnerships, and enhancing overall participant experience. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields (Business Administration, Communications, Tourism, etc.), • Minimum 3 years of experience in event management, organization, or project management, • Preferably experienced in event or organization agencies, • Advanced level of English (written and spoken), • Strong communication, organization, and coordination skills, • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a results-oriented mindset, • Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, • Proficient in MS Office programs, • Adaptable to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, • No travel restrictions, • Based in Istanbul, • Able to work flexible hours when required, • Keeps up with digital trends and event technologies.