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Senior Event Manager

AtripleA Recruitment & Temps

Rosebank

On-site

ZAR 300,000 - 400,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Gauteng seeks a Senior Event Manager to oversee and coordinate event activities. You will manage budgets, liaise with clients and suppliers, and ensure smooth event execution. The role demands strong project management skills and relevant industry experience, ensuring high standards at every event.

Qualifications

  • 5 to 10 years’ experience in the eventing industry.
  • Tertiary qualification related to industry field.

Responsibilities

  • Day to day management of scheduled events.
  • Liaising and managing suppliers and venues.
  • Developing and reconciling budgets.

Skills

Budgeting and quote preparation
Crafting and presenting pitches
Post-event reconciliation of expenses
Client and supplier liaison
Strong time management
Multi-project management

Education

Tertiary qualification related to industry field

Job description

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
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