Events Director - Corporate Events

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Health benefits

Travel opportunities

Professional development

Bloemfontein-based collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks an Events Director to lead the corporate events division. You will conceptualize, plan, and execute diverse corporate events from intimate retreats to large launches, ensuring client satisfaction and profitable outcomes.

You will oversee a team of planners, manage budgets, and foster strong client and supplier relationships, driving quality, safety, and professionalism across all bookings.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in event management, with at least 4 years in a directorial or senior management role in corporate events.
• Proven track record of large-scale corporate events.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and client management abilities.
• Proficiency in event management software and tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of corporate events, from initial client brief to post-event analysis.
• Develop creative concepts and proposals to meet client objectives and budgets.
• Manage event budgets meticulously, ensuring profitability and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of event planners and support staff.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and vendors.
• Ensure all events adhere to the highest standards of quality, safety, and professionalism.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Creativity

Event lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Event management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading event management company based in Bloemfontein , is seeking a highly creative and organized Events Director to lead their corporate events division. This role requires a visionary leader with extensive experience in conceptualizing, planning, and executing a wide range of corporate events, from intimate executive retreats to large-scale product launches and conferences. You will be responsible for driving client satisfaction, managing budgets, leading a team of event professionals, and ensuring the flawless execution of all events. This is a prime opportunity to take the lead on impactful events within the Free State region for a respected company in Bloemfontein .

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of corporate events, from initial client brief to post-event analysis.
• Develop creative concepts and proposals to meet client objectives and budgets.
• Manage event budgets meticulously, ensuring profitability and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of event planners and support staff.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and vendors.
• Ensure all events adhere to the highest standards of quality, safety, and professionalism.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in event management, with at least 4 years in a directorial or senior management role, specifically in corporate events.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale and complex corporate events.
• Exceptional creativity, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and client management abilities.
• Proficiency in event management software and tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus potential based on event success.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous travel opportunities for site visits and event execution.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in Bloemfontein .