Senior Corporate Event Manager

Bebeeevent; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management company in South Africa is seeking a seasoned Event Manager to oversee events from conceptualization to delivery. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in the industry and strong financial management skills. Responsibilities include financial oversight, client retention, and project coordination. A tertiary qualification in event management or a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in event management.
• At least 3 years of managing large corporate or public events.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee events from conceptualization through to delivery.
• Manage financials and project coordination.
• Enhance client retention.

Skills

Strong financial and procurement management skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Advanced computer literacy

Leadership and team management skills

Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Proactive approach to resolving conflicts

Organizational and time management skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in event management or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Power BI

Jira

SQL Server

Job description

Job Description Exceptions occure in the planning phase, however successful event managers are able to adapt and troubleshoot efficiently.

Your main objective will be to oversee events from conceptualisation through to delivery. This includes financial management, client retention, and project coordination.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 7 years' experience in event management, with at least 3 years managing large corporate or public events. They should possess strong financial and procurement skills, excellent communication and presentation abilities, as well as advanced computer literacy. A tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as event management, project management, marketing, or hospitality is advantageous.

Qualifications and Required Skills

• Strong financial and procurement management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Advanced computer literacy
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Leadership and team management skills
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Willingness to travel and work overtime
• Knowledge of Flooid or similar systems
• High-level analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions
• Strategic thinking and planning skills
• Results-driven approach with a focus on achieving high-quality outcomes
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Adaptability and flexibility in a rapidly changing environment
• Proactive approach to resolving conflicts and escalating issues when necessary
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professionalism and integrity at all times
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information discreetly
• Compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Continuous learning and professional development
• Strategic partnerships and networking
• Cultural competence and sensitivity
• Resilience and stress management
• Time management and prioritization
• Results-oriented and goal-driven
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm
• Good listening skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Results-focused and proactive
• Effective time management
• Open-minded and non-judgmental
• Self-motivated and disciplined
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Customer service skills
• Quality control
• Sustainability awareness
• Corporate social responsibility
• Global citizenship
• Diversity and inclusion
• Employee engagement
• Work-life balance
• Business continuity
• Change management
• Productivity and efficiency
• Operational effectiveness
• People development
• Performance management
• Succession planning
• Recruitment and talent acquisition
• Employment branding
• HR management
• Compensation and benefits
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• Training and development
• Learning and development
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• Assessment centre design
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