Senior Remote Event Operations Lead

Placements24; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Global team collaboration

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Event Operations Manager to lead a remote-first team delivering a diverse portfolio of international conferences, luxury weddings, and corporate retreats. You will design operational plans, coordinate venues and vendors, and oversee on-site execution virtually or through representatives, ensuring outstanding guest experiences and strict compliance.

This role requires 7+ years in event management, strong leadership of remote teams, and a degree

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years in event management with operational oversight for large events.
• Experience leading remote teams using virtual collaboration tools.
• Excellent organizational, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Marketing, or Business Administration.
• Proficiency in event management software and MS Office.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute comprehensive operational plans for high-profile events.
• Coordinate venue, vendors, AV, catering, staffing and transport.
• Oversee on-site delivery remotely or via representatives.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing and client relations to meet objectives.
• Perform post-event analysis and reporting to drive improvements.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Ensure health, safety and legal compliance.
• Mentor junior event staff in a remote team setting.

Kenntnisse

Vendor management

Remote team leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Event software

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business Administration

Tools

Event management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Event Operations Manager to lead a remote-first team delivering a diverse portfolio of international conferences, luxury weddings, and corporate retreats. You will design operational plans, coordinate venues and vendors, and oversee on-site execution virtually or through representatives, ensuring outstanding guest experiences and strict compliance.

This role requires 7+ years in event management, strong leadership of remote teams, and a degree