Corporate Events Manager

Job Summary

• Ellasot Consulting is recruiting on behalf of a reputable organization for an experienced and strategic Corporate Events Manager to oversee the organization's events functions.
• The successful candidate would be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and executing events from conception to completion.
• The role involves managing event budgets, coordinating vendors, supervising event staff, ensuring excellent guest experiences, and delivering successful events in line with client expectations and organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Event Planning: Plan and coordinate corporate events, conferences, weddings, parties, exhibitions, product launches, and other special occasions.
• Budget Management: Prepare event budgets, monitor expenses, negotiate costs, and ensure events are delivered within approved budgets.
• Vendor Coordination: Identify, negotiate with, and manage vendors, including caterers, decorators, photographers, entertainers, and venue providers.
• Venue Management: Source suitable event venues and coordinate venue setup, seating arrangements, equipment, decorations, and logistics.
• Client Relations: Meet with clients to understand their requirements, propose event concepts, and ensure their expectations are met.
• Event Logistics: Coordinate transportation, accommodation, equipment, materials, schedules, and other operational requirements.
• Team Supervision: Assign duties, supervise event staff, and ensure all team members understand their responsibilities.
• Event Execution: Oversee event setup, registration, guest management, programme schedules, and on-site activities to ensure smooth execution.
• Marketing and Promotion: Support event promotion through social media, digital marketing, partnerships, and other relevant channels.
• Risk Management: Identify potential event risks, develop contingency plans, and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Quality Control: Monitor service delivery, resolve issues promptly, and maintain high standards throughout the event.
• Post-Event Evaluation: Gather client feedback, assess event performance, reconcile expenses, and prepare post-event reports.

Requirement

• A Degree or HND in Event Management, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2 - 5 years of relevant experience in event planning, coordination, or management.
• Strong organizational, leadership, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple events and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong budgeting, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Good interpersonal and client relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event planning tools.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays when required.
• Successful and timely execution of events.
• Client satisfaction and positive feedback.
• Adherence to approved event budgets.
• Number of events delivered within agreed timelines.
• Vendor performance and service quality.
• Revenue generated and profitability of events, where applicable.
• Effectiveness of event logistics and team coordination.
• Compliance with event safety standards and organizational procedures.