Project & Events Manager
The project and event manager handles the planning and execution of different events with a team, from the point of conception of the event to its successful completion. His/her job description entails overseeing the successful execution of ordered event projects from the point of identifying opportunities to the point of completion of orders and generating invoices. It also involves providing assistance to the team and executives in acquiring new client businesses and enhancing existing relationship with clients by ensuring the successful completion of ordered event projects to clients’ objectives.
He or she must have at least 5 years of experience in the industry, have keen interest in progressing in the industry and have a sharp eye for detailing to ensure that the processes and protocols are adequately planned in tandem to meeting datelines and deliverables and ready for the leadership role.
Major duties but not limited as follows:
- Conceptualize and plan an event working in tandem with a dedicated team
- Good Interpersonal Skills
- A penchant for numbers
- Select a venue for a client and hire vendors
- Negotiate costs with clients and vendors
- Ensure vendors deliver on their services as agreed
- Scrutinize bills before seeking approval payments
- Help with logistic – transportation, catering, entertainment, decoration, registration & marketing, etc.
- Ensure strict adherence to budget as agreed with the client
- Work closely & guide the client and ensure seamless delivery
- Set and deliver service based on the timeline agreed with the client
- Develop and maintain client relationship
- Provide direction, motivation, leadership, and support for his/her team
- Ensure excellent customer service
- Handle operational and administrative functions to ensure projects are delivered efficiently
- Give suggestions on how to enhance an event
- Ensure that an event is successfully held without hitches
