Main Purpose :
As a Senior Event Manager, you will report to the owner or co-owner or anyone in charge
Responsibilities :
- Day to day management of scheduled events
- Co-ordination of stakeholders, setting of meetings, agendas, taking minutes and distribution of minutes to relevant stakeholders
- Liaison and management of suppliers to events
- Liaison and management of venues for events
- Develop, manage and reconcile budgets
- Liaise with clients on an on-going basis in a professional and ethical manner
- Invitation and RSVP Process, including the management of delegate logistics pertaining to an event
- Source and manage development of promotional items for specific events and campaigns
- Develop, brief and manage design of collateral elements for specific events or campaigns
- Develop, brief and manage suppliers with regard to signage and branding when required
- Brief and manage AV requirements specific to events when required
- Attend regular status meetings when required with Mela Events Directors, suppliers and clients where and when necessary
- National travel when required, related to specific events
- Execution of set-up and strike of events
- Managing and monitoring project schedules and running orders
- Managing, booking and briefing entertainment
- Managing and briefing crew for events
- Troubleshooting
- Postproduction evaluation and analysis
- Budget reconciliation
- Feedback reports specific to events managed
- Any additional tasks required for the Employer's operations, as directed by the Employer from time to time.
- The Employee shall consistently perform their duties with diligence, satisfaction, and responsibility, safeguarding the interests of the Employer and upholding the Employer's reputation and standing.
Requirements :
- 5 to 10 years’ experience in the eventing industry.
- Tertiary qualification related to industry field
Skills :
- Budgeting and quote preparation using Microsoft Excel
- Crafting and presenting pitches in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Post-event reconciliation of expenses in Microsoft Excel
- Client and supplier liaison
- Strong time management and prioritization abilities
- Proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously
Create a job alert for this search
Senior Manager • Parkhurst, Johannesburg, ZA