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Senior Events Manager

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
Work from: 
South Africa

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of events industry experience, Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Strong written and verbal English skills.

Key responsabilities:

  • Book and arrange functions from inception to execution
  • Create innovative itineraries and manage budgets
  • Handle guest relations and logistics
  • Maintain professional client relations and communicate with stakeholders
  • Conduct site inspections and manage a small team

Job description

A leading event planning and management company is seeking an experienced Senior Events Manager to join their team. This position provides an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for executing impeccable business events to showcase their expertise. Ideal candidates will possess at least 5 years of experience in the events industry.


Responsibilities:

  • Perform all necessary skills to book and arrange functions such as meetings, incentives, conferences, and events, from conceptualization to execution.
  • Conceptualize RFQ/briefs, including creative concepts.
  • Create exciting and innovative itineraries for events and incentives.
  • Manage suppliers by requesting quotes, negotiating rates, and maintaining relationships.
  • Manage budgets from project start to reconciliation, ensuring financial oversight.
  • Handle guest relations, including visa assistance, breakaway/extension support, and timely query resolution.
  • Manage logistics for flights, accommodation, and transportation for all projects, with experience in flight management being beneficial.
  • Maintain professional client relations, assist with additional queries, conduct regular status meetings, and communicate effectively with high-level stakeholders.
  • Conduct site inspections at proposed destinations and venues.
  • Execute projects of various sizes independently, both in-person and remotely, as required.
  • Manage a small team cohesively on larger projects.
  • Demonstrate strong administration skills for efficient administration management.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and work effectively with other departments within the company.
  • Travel locally and internationally as required for the position.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience within the events or incentive industry
  • Own reliable transportation is mandatory.
  • Willingness to work long hours and on some weekends for events.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, tailored for corporate communication.
  • Adherence to email etiquette standards.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Professional demeanour and manner.
  • Creative and innovative mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to thrive and deliver under pressured deadlines.
  • Self-disciplined approach to work.
  • Backup power for internet during load shedding and a fibre line required for remote working.



Salary: R30 000 to R40 000

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Spoken language(s):
EnglishEnglish
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Other Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Creative Thinking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Management
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving

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