Senior Event Manager Bryanston

Ubuntu Resource Management Johannesburg; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Ubuntu Resource Management Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Events Manager/Coordinator to join their busy Bryanston team. This role targets large-scale events, product launches and conferences, with a hands-on approach to on-site management from concept to closure.

Candidates should have 10+ years of travel and events experience, be adept at liaising with airlines and hotels, managing budgets in Excel, and negotiating supplier pricing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of travel and events management experience.
• Experience liaising with airlines and hotels.
• Ability to manage events from start to finish including budget in Excel.
• Willingness to work overtime and away from home.
• Experience with exhibitions, product launches, roadshows, and conferences.
• Strong negotiation, creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute a variety of events, launches, conferences, and incentives.
• Onsite event management from concept to closure.
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers for best available rates.
• Build and retain client relationships and follow up.
• Manage event folders and budgeting processes.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Client relationships

Budget management

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Events Manager/Coordinator

An Event Management Company based in Bryanston is looking for a Senior Events Manager/Coordinator to join their busy and growing team of professionals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implementation and execution of a variety of events, product launches, conferences, functions, and incentives.
• Onsite event management from concept, execution through to closure.
• Negotiating pricing with suppliers for Best Available Rates to offer clients.
• Building and retaining relationships with clients.
• Following up with clients.
• Taking ownership of event folders and updating and following through thereof.

Requirements

• Travel and Events Management Experience - in excess of 10 years.
• Liaison ability with airlines and hotels.
• Manage an event from start to finish including the management of the budget in Excel.
• Flexibility to work overtime and away from home.
• Experience and exposure to events such as exhibitions, product launches, roadshows, corporate events, conferences, and incentives management.
• Creativity and lateral thinking ability as well as negotiation skills.
• Multi-tasking skills and ability to operate in a high-pressure environment.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Matric
• 10 years experience

Package & Remuneration

Details regarding package and remuneration will be discussed during the interview process.