Event Centre Business Administration Lead at a Premium Event Center - Myrtle Management Consultants Limited

Myrtle Management Consultants Limited - Our client, a Premium Event Center located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Event Centre Business Administration Lead

Location:  Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our client seek to hire a Business Administration Lead. You shall be in charge of managing a variety activity to ensure the optimal functionality of the event center.
• You shall handle the venue bookings, supervise all operations, business development, and sales optimization, and ensure that the location is safe and equipped for hosting events.
• They are also responsible for managing the ground and property maintenance and supervising all staff members.

Job Description

• Oversee the operations, maintenance, and bookings for our venue.
• Required to work with management to create venue pricing packages
• Secure bookings, liaise with event managers and clients, and coordinate the logistics of events.
• You will also be required to manage the maintenance of the venue.
• Managing all maintenance and repairs of the venue grounds, property, equipment, and facilities.
• Ensuring that the venue and facilities are clean and organized.
• Promotes a vibrant, unparalleled event experience for the customer.
• Increase & grow the utilization of the event center
• Investigates complaints regarding the event and handles such problems in a professional and satisfactory manner
• Distributes post event surveys and follows up on issues.
• Assure the property is maintained in excellent condition.
• Manages, receives and coordinates all bookings and rentals for the Event Center and monitors results thereof.
• Trains and maintains appropriate list of available staff to meet event requirements.
• Is available to work irregular schedule as required ensuring proper coordination of events
• Managing all bookings for events and liaising with the clients to determine event requirements.
• Preparing venue hire packages and pricing options and negotiating with clients.
• Supervising all staff including grounds men, event staff, and maintenance personal.
• Scheduling and coordinating the rental of sound equipment, furniture, and other venue equipment.
• Liaising with catering services and supervising their requirements and logistics.
• Promoting the location and events through a variety of marketing channels such as social media.
• Supervising the operations of events and tending to any incidents or queries.
• Managing all administrative tasks such as insurance, booking schedules, and invoicing.
• Communicating and enforcing all security regulations and protocols.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree is required
• Excellent sales person 
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a venue or event manager is preferred.
• Ability to multitask and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Excellent promotional ability and knowledge of marketing channels and techniques.
• Sound knowledge of safety measures and risk management strategies.
• Great interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and leadership abilities.
• Willingness to work long hours and on weekends and holidays.
• Excellent use of Microsoft office tools

Remuneration
Remuneration is competitive along with other benefits.

Application Closing Date
30th December, 2022.