Need a Planner is an event operations company that believes, everyone deserves help.
Our mission is to deliver helpful solutions that bridge the gap. We do this through proactivity, responsiveness and the art of service. We are the solution architects in our field.
The Event Manager would report directly to the Director of Events. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational abilities, superb interpersonal skills, multi-tasking skills, and excellent time-management. The noteworthy Event Manager should reinforce client-to-business relations, improve the organization's image, and effectively deliver on event objectives.
Roles and Responsibilities
· Account management
- Developing a personal sales pipeline for potential events and projects through cold calling, following up on leads provided by the Events director and account servicing
- Experience organizing and coordinating live events
- Experience managing talent or speakers
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Excellent communicator in professional and business settings
- Able to task management in a high stress environment
- Tight Profit and Loss Management on Financial file to ensure all costs are accurate and accounted for
· Pre-Event planning and project management
- Brainstorming and implementing event plans and concepts.
- Handling budgeting and invoicing.
- Liaising and negotiating with vendors.
- Negotiating sponsorship deals.
- Handling logistics.
- Updating senior management.
- Managing branding and communication.
- Developing event feedback surveys.
- Obtaining permits.
- Handling post-event reports.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
· REQUIREMENTS:
- 5-7 years minimum experience in events
- Excellent PowerPoint and Excel Skills
- Adobe Photoshop knowledge is a bonus
- Driving license a plus
- Any other logistics and operations experience
