A leading events management company is seeking an experienced Event Manager to plan and execute various events. Responsibilities include understanding client requirements, coordinating with vendors, managing event operations, and evaluating success. The ideal candidate has 5-8 years of experience in event management, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree in Event Management or a related field. This role demands a proactive individual with strong problem-solving abilities and a sense of ownership, ultimately impacting the company's success.
Qualifications
5-8 years of experience in Event Management in the Client Servicing function.
Experience as an event coordinator or in a similar role.
Portfolio of successful events.
Responsibilities
Understand requirements and details of each event.
Plan and organize events with attention to financial and time constraints.
Negotiate with vendors to achieve the most favorable terms.
Track overall event expenses regularly.
Evaluate event’s success and submit reports.
Skills
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Critical thinking
Problem-solving
Team player
Education
Degree in Event Management or relevant field
Job description
Understand requirements and details of each event. Understand clients' needs and wants
Plan and organize events with attention to financial and time constraints
Meet with clients and coordinate with them regularly and lead a team
Look for and compare different vendors (catering, decorators, musicians etc.)
Negotiate with vendors to achieve the most favorable terms
Manage all event operations (preparing venue, invitations, food, drinks etc.)
Track the overall Event expenses regularly
Prepare the Event budget planning. Stay within the budget
Carefully oversee event happenings
Offer solutions to resolve problems in a timely manner
Evaluate event’s success and submit reports
5-8 years of experience in Event Management in the Client Servicing function
event coordinator or similar role
Great interpersonal and communication skills
Portfolio of successful events
Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
Team player
Degree in Event Management or relevant field is preferred