Event Manager

Job Summary

• Ability to see the “big picture” and meet objectives in all stages of event planning, design, and production.


• Management of all project elements within time limits and on budget.


• Exceptional communication skills to liaise with clients, identify their needs, and ensure customer satisfaction.


• Able to conduct market research and gather information.


• Negotiating contracts.


• Providing clear, well-written periodic reports to stakeholders.


• Able to articulately propose ideas to improve services and event quality. 


• Commitment to compliance with all insurance, legal, health, and safety obligations.


• People skills needed to staff events and coordinate their activities.


• Enthusiasm regarding collaborative work with marketing and PR departments to promote and publicize events.


• Proactive approach to handling issues and troubleshooting any emerging problems on the event day.


• Follow-through and willingness to conduct pre-and post-event evaluations, reporting on the outcomes.


• Research skills to identify event opportunities, understand the market, and generate interest.
  
   

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• BS in Event Management or a related field.


• Significant work experience as an events planner or organizer.


• Impressive references and portfolio of previously managed events (weddings, meetings, parties, corporate events, etc.)


• References from previous clients.
  
   

• Superb time management and communication skills, both verbal and written.


• Management and organizational skills needed to oversee facilities and manage all event details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material, etc.


• Sales skills and an aptitude for building productive business relationships.


• Ability to oversee multiple projects independently.


• Proficient in MS Office or Google Office Applications (Sheets, Slides, Documents)