Event Manager

SUMMARY:
Are you a highly skilled, organised and dynamic Event Manager with a proven track record of overseeing events from concept to execution?

Our international client requires an Event Manager with a strong logistics background, extensive experience in planning, coordinating, and executing various events, ensuring every detail aligns with the client's vision and objectives.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS

• Matric, with relevant qualifications – Advantageous
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
• Own vehicle essential
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans
• Experience in event operations management
• Strong up to date knowledge of the trends of the global events / conference industry
• Detailed knowledge and experience of delivering outdoor major events in e.g. sport, music, or similar sectors
• Excellent financial and commercial acumen
• Exceptional management and administration skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, being confident in liaising with all clients across all sectors
• A commitment to personal development and continual improvement, having a strong desire to undertake training & development
• A working knowledge, and personal commitment, to sustainability and environmental issues

• Reporting to the Managing Director
• Managing events from initial enquiry through to execution on the day
• On-site engagement with clients at events
• Ensuring all client needs are met throughout the planning process, adapting to budgets without compromising event style or operational delivery
• Being an advocate and brand ambassador, developing strong positive relationships across all areas of the business and with clients and suppliers
• Responsible for the equipment and stock management
• Working alongside the technicians for the installations
• Inspection of sites where events will be hosted and design the layout of the site
• Problem solving where needed when on-site at an event
• Building and maintaining client/partner relationships, acting as the principal contact point for project development
• Project planning, logistical operations, overseeing of on-site project delivery
• Production of post-event reports and continual improvement plans