• Application Deadline: Tue, 12 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Event Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Hospitality / Hotel / Restaurant 
  


• Salary Range ₦150,000 - ₦200,000
  

Report To: Managing Director

Location: Maitama, Abuja

Salary: N150,000- N200,000

Key Responsibilities

We seek an Event Manager who can deliver or is willing to learn how to deliver on the following:

• Plan and manage the implementation of events from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives.


• Produce detailed proposals for events (including timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing, and budgets)


• Train, supervise and work with all event staff, coordinate logistics and vendors, be hands-on on the day of the event to handle clients’ queries and troubleshoot as well as ensuring seamless, timely and cost-effective execution.


• Lead event team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives.


• Recommend, develop, and implement effective marketing plans for generating event revenues.


• Maintain or exceed budgeted sales and profits in all event areas.


• Prepare budgets and ensure adherence.


•  Produce post-event evaluation to inform future events


• Research opportunities for new clients and events.


• Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers for event.


• Ensure all production items and stock items are prepared on time and properly accounted for.


• Ensure complete clearing and return of all relevant stock items.


• Follow up and provide adequate stock-taking for all event supplies.


• Ensure strict compliance with all company policy and procedures.

Perform other tasks as assigned.

Education and Work Experience:

• B.Sc. in Communications, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field is preferred.


• Minimum of (3) Three years’ experience in Events Planning and Management.


• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office applications i.e. (Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

Requirements:

• Ability to prepare reports monthly.


• Displays integrity - transparency in dealings with management, staff, and other individuals that you may encounter.


• Excellent communication and project management skills.


• Superior vendor management ability.


• Great negotiation skills to get the best price from venues and vendors.


• Great relationship-building skills to cultivate a network of event partners across industries.


• Strong understanding of building budgets within Excel and Presentations in PowerPoint.