Promotions Event Manager

SUMMARY:
Are you engaging with clients on site at Events where you have dealt with all arrangements for the event programme from start to finish? We require your excellent communication and organisation skills, own vehicle, creativity and a stable events track record.  This position will require you to be self-managed, with the commitment to deliver a high standard of quality and precise project planning. 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

DUTIES

• 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

Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience Join us on SOCIAL MEDIA or visit our WEBSITE for more information. See links below.