Event Manager at a Renowned Hospitality Organisation - First Excelsia Professional Services Limited

First Excelsia Professional Services Limited - Our client, a renowned Hospitality Organisation, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Event Manager

Location: Epe, Lagos
Industry: Hospitality

Job Description

• Our client is seeking to fill the role of an Event Manager to plan and organise promotional, business and social events.
• The role will be responsible for ensuring successful execution of diverse events that meet the quality of customer experience and in line with budgets and time-constraints, while managing the whole process from the planning stage to the post-event evaluation and everything in-between.
• The role is primarily hands-on and will involve working as part of a team.

Job Description

• Plan and manage implementation of events from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives.
• Produce detailed proposals for events (including timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets).
• Manage and coordinate suppliers and all event logistics (venue, catering, travel).
• Liaise with sales and marketing teams to publicise and promote events.
• Manage all pre-event and post-event activities.
• Coordinate suppliers, handle client queries and troubleshoot on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly.
• Manage a team of staff, giving full briefings.
• Produce post-event evaluation to inform future events.
• Research opportunities for new clients and events.

Personal Specification

• First Degree from a recognised institution.
• At least 3 years of proven experience as an Event Manager or a similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Application Closing Date
18th November, 2021.