Remote Event Planner - Sports

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Performance bonuses

Career development

International events

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Remote Event Planner specializing in sports events to plan and execute sporting events from anywhere. You will handle logistics, budgets, timelines, and coordinate with marketing for promotions, with on-site support as needed.

Join a fully remote team and work on national and international sports events, leveraging digital tools and remote collaboration to deliver seamless experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event planning and management for sporting events.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency with event planning software and virtual collaboration tools.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for remote teamwork.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute various sports events from concept to completion.
• Manage event budgets, negotiate contracts with vendors, and secure sponsorships.
• Develop event timelines, logistical plans, and operational strategies.
• Coordinate with marketing teams to develop promotional materials and drive attendance.
• Oversee on-site event execution remotely or on-site as needed, troubleshooting issues.
• Liaise with sports organizations, athletes, and stakeholders to ensure event success.

Skills

Event planning

Sporting events

Organization

Project management

Multitasking

Event planning software

Virtual collaboration

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Remote teamwork

Under pressure

Tools

Event planning software

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and creative Remote Event Planner with a specialization in sports events. This role is entirely remote, allowing you to manage the planning and execution of sporting events from anywhere. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, organizing, and coordinating all aspects of events, from logistics and vendor management to marketing and on-site execution support. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planner to contribute to exciting sporting events across various disciplines, leveraging digital tools and remote collaboration to deliver seamless experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute various sports events from concept to completion.
• Manage event budgets, negotiate contracts with vendors, and secure sponsorships.
• Develop event timelines, logistical plans, and operational strategies.
• Coordinate with marketing teams to develop promotional materials and drive attendance.
• Oversee on-site event execution (remotely or on-site as needed), troubleshooting issues.
• Liaise with sports organizations, athletes, and stakeholders to ensure event success.

Requirements

• Proven experience in event planning and management, with a strong focus on sporting events.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in event planning software and virtual collaboration tools.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for remote teamwork.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Full remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile national and international sports events.
• Professional development in event management technologies and strategies.
• Collaborative and innovative virtual team environment.