Event managers plan and organise promotional, business and social events. They're responsible for running a range of events, ensuring the target audience is engaged and the message of the event is marketed properly. Events play a huge part in the success of a brand or an organisation.
As an event manager, you'll organise conferences, seminars and exhibitions, as well as parties and corporate incentive trips.
You'll manage the whole process from the planning stage, right through to running the event and carrying out the post-event evaluation. The role is primarily hands-on and often involves working as part of a team.
Responsibilities
As an event manager, you'll need to:
liaise with clients to find out their exact event requirements
produce detailed proposals for events (including timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets)
research venues, suppliers and contractors, then negotiate prices and hire
manage and coordinate suppliers and all event logistics (for example, venue, catering, travel)
liaise with sales and marketing teams to publicise and promote the event
manage all pre-event planning, organising guest speakers and delegate packs
coordinate suppliers, handle client queries and troubleshoot on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly and to budget
manage a team of staff, giving full briefings
organise facilities for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, hospitality and the media
make sure that insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are followed
oversee the dismantling and removal of the event and clear the venue efficiently
produce post-event evaluation to inform future events
research opportunities for new clients and events.
Roles and Responsibilities
Plan event from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives
Come up with suggestions to enhance the events success
Prepare budgets and ensure adherence
Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers
Be in charge of hiring personnel
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 events success and prepare reports
Desired Candidate Profile
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
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