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
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Hospitality

Job Summary

• Event Manager to plan and organise promotional, business, and social events.
• The role will be responsible for ensuring the successful execution of diverse events that meet the quality of customer experience and are 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 the 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
7th December, 2021.