Event Manager

5 Little Crabs Hospitality Llc; Bloomfield (NJ); Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Career Growth Opportunities

Fun and Energetic Environment

Job summary

A hospitality company in Bloomfield, NJ, is seeking an Event Manager to organize successful events. The ideal candidate will have a background in event management, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and a knack for problem-solving. Responsibilities include planning event logistics, managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and evaluating outcomes. Flexible work-from-home options are available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an events manager.
• Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management.
• A team player with leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize all elements of event logistics.
• Conduct market research to identify potential opportunities.
• Create event budget and maintain strict adherence to it.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers.
• Hire event staff.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, health, and safety regulations.
• Evaluate the outcome of events and provide reports and recommendations.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation ability

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Customer service orientation

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, hospitality management or related field

Job description

Benefits/Perks

Competitive wages

Career Growth Opportunities

Fun and Energetic Environment

Job Summary

Do you enjoy the process of planning and carrying out successful events? Are you passionate about providing fun experiences that make people want to return to a business again and again? If so, we want to meet you! We are seeking an Event Manager to organize special events for our company. As the Event Manager, you will ensure events are not only a hit with our customers but also cost-effective with a strong return on investment. The ideal candidate is outgoing and energetic with strong management skills.

Responsibilities:

Plan and organize all elements of event logistics

Conduct market research to identify potential opportunities and interest

Create event budget and maintain strict adherence to it

Negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers

Hire event staff

Ensure compliance with all legal, health, and safety regulations

Evaluate the outcome of events and provide upper management with report and recommendations for improvement

Qualifications:

Proven experience as an events manager

Skilled in project management

Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management

Outstanding communication and negotiation ability

Excellent organizational skills

A knack for problem-solving

Customer-service orientation

A team player with leadership skills

Bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, hospitality management or related field is preferred

Flexible work from home options available.