Remote Event Planner

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Training and development budget

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Event Planner to design and execute virtual and hybrid events from a remote setting. You will oversee budgeting, vendor coordination, speaker management, and post-event analysis for diverse clients.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, proficiency with virtual platforms, and exceptional communication in a fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event planning with a strong portfolio of virtual and hybrid events.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with virtual event platforms and event management software.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, suitable for a remote role.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Hospitality, Communications, or a related field is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan, and execute a variety of virtual and hybrid events, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Manage event budgets, negotiate contracts with vendors, and oversee logistics.
• Source and manage virtual event platforms, ensuring a smooth technical experience for attendees.
• Develop event marketing and communication strategies to drive engagement and attendance.
• Coordinate event staffing, speaker management, and sponsor relations.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and prepare detailed reports for clients.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Vendor management

Budgeting

Negotiation

Communication

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Hospitality, Communications, or related field

Tools

Virtual event platforms

Event management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic event management company, is seeking a creative and organized Remote Event Planner to design and execute memorable virtual and hybrid events. You will manage all aspects of event planning, from conceptualization and budgeting to vendor coordination and post-event analysis, all from a remote setting. This role is pivotal in delivering seamless and engaging experiences for clients across various industries, leveraging digital tools and innovative approaches to event execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan, and execute a variety of virtual and hybrid events, ensuring alignment with client objectives.
• Manage event budgets, negotiate contracts with vendors, and oversee logistics.
• Source and manage virtual event platforms, ensuring a smooth technical experience for attendees.
• Develop event marketing and communication strategies to drive engagement and attendance.
• Coordinate event staffing, speaker management, and sponsor relations.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and prepare detailed reports for clients.

Requirements

• Proven experience in event planning, with a strong portfolio of successful virtual and hybrid events.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with virtual event platforms and event management software.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, suitable for a remote role.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Hospitality, Communications, or a related field is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Generous annual leave and public holidays.
• Professional development budget for training and certifications.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and impactful projects in Richards Bay and beyond.