Event Manager

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and manage corporate events, conferences, seminars, weddings, exhibitions, product launches, parties, and other special occasions.
• Meet with clients to understand their event objectives, preferences, budgets, and expectations.
• Develop event concepts, themes, proposals, schedules, and execution plans.
• Source and negotiate with event venues, caterers, decorators, entertainers, equipment suppliers, and other vendors.
• Prepare event budgets, quotations, and cost estimates, ensuring effective cost control.
• Coordinate event logistics, including venue setup, seating arrangements, lighting, sound systems, catering, transportation, and accommodation where necessary.
• Supervise event staff, vendors, contractors, and temporary personnel during planning and execution.
• Develop event timelines and ensure all activities are completed according to schedule.
• Monitor expenses and ensure events remain within approved budgets.
• Oversee event setup, operations, and dismantling while resolving unexpected issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with venue policies, safety procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate event promotion through social media, advertising, and other marketing channels where necessary.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, sponsors, suppliers, and business partners.
• Evaluate event performance, collect client feedback, and prepare post-event reports.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to the growth of the event management business.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Minimum qualification of an OND.
• 3 years of previous experience in a similar role.