Job Description

📝 Job Description

The Event Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing events from concept through to completion. This role ensures events run smoothly, meet objectives, and deliver exceptional experiences for clients and attendees.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute events: Manage all event details including venue, catering, entertainment, logistics, décor, AV requirements, and staffing.
   
• Client liaison: Meet with clients to understand objectives and ensure events align with their goals and budgets.
   
• Vendor management: Source, negotiate, and coordinate with suppliers and service providers.
   
• Event budgeting: Prepare cost estimates, monitor expenses, and ensure events are delivered within budget.
   
• Team coordination: Lead internal teams and external partners to deliver successful events.
   
• On-site management: Oversee event set-up, execution, and tear-down, ensuring a smooth experience.
   
• Marketing support: Collaborate on event promotions, invitations, and post-event follow-ups.
   
• Post-event analysis: Evaluate event success and prepare reports with recommendations for future improvements.
   

🔍 Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business, Hospitality, or related field.
   
• Proven experience managing corporate events, launches, conferences, or social functions.
   
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
   
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
   
• Ability to multitask under pressure and solve problems on the spot.
   
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
   

Job Requirements

🔍 Job Requirements: Event Manager

🎓 Education & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Event Management, Marketing, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field.
   
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in event planning and execution (corporate events, conferences, product launches, or social events).
   

💼 Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
   
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including client presentations and proposal writing.
   
• Confident in preparing detailed event proposals and quotations.
   
• Good negotiation and vendor management abilities.
   
• Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative event concepts.
   

⏳ Management & Operational Abilities

• Proven ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously.
   
• Skilled in budgeting, cost control, and ensuring events are delivered within financial targets.
   
• Leadership skills to coordinate internal teams and supervise on-site event operations.
   

🌐 Technical & Practical Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and event planning software or CRM tools.
   
• Knowledge of health & safety, permits, and compliance requirements for events.
   
• Valid driver’s license (if travel to venues or vendors is required).
   

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