Event Coordinator at 12Basket Foods

12 Basket Foods is a Premium Nigerian catering brand specializing in small chops, finger foods, and event catering

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Event Coordinator

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• We are looking for a highly organized, creative, and proactive Event Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and execute corporate and social events.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring all events are delivered successfully, on time, within budget, and in line with client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate corporate, social, and promotional events.
• Liaise with clients to understand event objectives, budgets, and requirements.
• Source and negotiate with vendors, suppliers, and event venues.
• Develop event timelines, budgets, and logistics plans.
• Coordinate event setup, décor, equipment, catering, and entertainment.
• Supervise event staff, vendors, and volunteers during events.
• Ensure events run smoothly and resolve any issues that arise promptly.
• Monitor event budgets and prepare post-event reports.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and service providers.
• Support marketing activities to promote events and increase client engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Event Management, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1year' experience in event planning or coordination.
• Proven experience managing multiple events simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with event management tools is an added advantage.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong negotiation and budgeting skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays when required.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Time management and multitasking abilities.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and team coordination.
• Customer service orientation.
• Professional appearance and attitude.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: tomirecruits@gmail.com using "Event Coordinator" as the subject of the email.