Event ManagerHouse 5 Hotel

• A competent Event manager is to oversee and organize events that will make an impact to a target audience.
• You will ensure events are successful and cost-effective, paying attention to budget and time constraints.
• An event manager is, above all, a project manager who understands marketing and promotion techniques.
• You have to be an enthusiastic candidate with fresh ideas and the organizational skills required to not leave anything about an event to chance.

Responsibilities

• Plan event from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives
• Come up with suggestions to enhance the event’s success
• Prepare budgets and ensure adherence
• Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers
• Be in charge of hiring personnel (DJs, waiters etc.)
• Coordinate all operations
• Lead promotional activities for the event
• Supervise all staff (event coordinators, caterers etc.)
• Approve all aspects before the day of the event
• Ensure event is completed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur
• Analyze the event’s success and prepare reports.

Requirements

• B.Sc / B.A Degree in Public Relations, Marketing, Hospitality Management or related field
• Proven experience as event manager
• Skilled in project management
• Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management
• Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office
• Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
• Excellent organizational skills
• A knack for problem-solving
• Customer-service orientation
• A team player with leadership skills.