Event Manager

Responsibilities:

• Gathering information about the client’s objectives, budget, and preferences
• Providing advice about food and bar menus, decor, and entertainment
• Creating schedules of all activities for staff to follow during events
• Communicating with all vendors and suppliers before, during, and after the event
• Managing the budget to ensure the event doesn’t cost more than originally planned
• Handling problems that arise to help the event go off smoothly
• Overseeing servers, kitchen staff, cleaning crews, and other workers who will set up for, work during, or clean up after the event
• Ensuring that events comply with insurance, health, and safety standards
  

Requirements:

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills for dealing with clients, vendors, and staff
• Strong organizational and planning skills to coordinate the actions of multiple parties
• Creative thinking skills to design events that fit the visions of the clients
• Multitasking ability necessary to move from one task to another at a fast pace
• Computer skills for using events management software, word processors, spreadsheets, and e-mail
• Basic accounting skills to track spending and stick to a budget
• Knowledge of risk management to identify potential legal liabilities and take steps to mitigate them
• Good networking skills to build relationships with vendors and suppliers and attract new customers

Remuneration: NGN 100,000 - 150,000 monthly