Remote Corporate Event Planner

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Remote work flexibility

Professional development

Industry exposure

Supportive remote team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned and creative Remote Corporate Event Planner to design, manage, and execute high-impact corporate events, conferences, and incentive programs for clients across industries. This role is fully remote, leveraging virtual and hybrid technologies to deliver exceptional experiences.

You will collaborate with clients to define objectives and budgets, source and manage vendors, and lead end-to-end planning, timelines, logistics, and post-event analysis while

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate event planning experience, including virtual and hybrid formats.
• Proficiency in event management software and virtual event platforms.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of corporate events (virtual, hybrid, in-person).
• Collaborate with clients to define objectives, themes, budgets, and requirements.
• Source and manage vendors, venues, and contracts, negotiating terms.
• Develop detailed event timelines, run sheets, and staffing plans.
• Oversee logistics, registration, attendee management, and on-site/virtual support.
• Provide post-event financial reports and analysis.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Vendor management

Negotiation skills

Communication

Tools

Event management software

Virtual event platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned and creative Remote Corporate Event Planner to design, manage, and execute high-impact corporate events, conferences, and incentive programs for clients across various industries. Working entirely from a remote location, you will utilize cutting-edge virtual and hybrid event technologies, alongside traditional planning methodologies, to deliver exceptional experiences. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, outstanding communication skills, and the ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of corporate events, including virtual, hybrid, and in-person components.
• Collaborate with clients to define event objectives, themes, budgets, and logistical requirements.
• Source and manage relationships with vendors, venues, and suppliers, negotiating contracts and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Develop detailed event timelines, run sheets, and staffing plans.
• Oversee event logistics, registration, attendee management, and on-site or virtual support.
• Manage event budgets meticulously, track expenses, and provide comprehensive post-event financial reports and analysis.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate event planning, with substantial exposure to virtual and hybrid event formats.
• Proficiency in event management software and virtual event platforms.
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and multitasking capabilities.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and client relationship skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-driven incentives.
• Full remote work flexibility, enabling a strong work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and industry conferences.
• Exposure to diverse and prestigious corporate clients and event types.
• A dynamic and supportive remote team environment within a leading event management company.