We are looking for a competent Event manager to oversee and organize events that will make an impact to a target audience. You’ll ensure events are successful and cost-effective, paying attention to budget and time constraints. An event manager is, above all, a project manager who understands marketing and promotion techniques. We want to see enthusiastic candidates with fresh ideas and the organizational skills required to not leave anything about an event to chance.

Responsibilities

Conceptualize and plan an event working in tandem with a dedicated team

Select a venue for a client and hire vendors

Negotiate costs with clients and vendors

Ensure vendors deliver on their services as agreed

Scrutinize bills before seeking approval payments

Help with logistic – transportation, catering, entertainment, decoration, car park, etc

Ensure strict adherence to budget as agreed with the client

Work closely with the client so as to iron out grey areas

Set and deliver service based on the timeline agreed with the client

Develop and maintain client relationship

Provide direction, motivation, leadership, and support for his/her team

Ensure excellent customer service

Handle operational and administrative functions to ensure projects are delivered efficiently

Give suggestions on how to enhance an event

Ensure that an event is successfully held without hitches

Coordinate all operations on the day of the event

Supervise staff and vendors

Analyze the success of an event and prepare after-event reports

Ensure prompt steps are taken to resolve any issue that may jeopardize the success of an event

Determine the number of support staff to work with

Take charge of promotional activities for an event

Ensure guests are well treated during and after an event

Ensure meals are well prepared and served; including seeing to it that drinks are served in the right condition and

Temperature

Hire security guards to help ensure order on the day of an event

Ensure there is a thorough clean up after an event

Ensure compliance with health and safety rules

Comply with international best practices in project management

Job Details

Preferred Candidate