Senior Event Manager

Job Title: Senior Event Manager (Parkhurst, Johannesburg)

Main Purpose:
As a Senior Event Manager, you will report to the owner or co-owner or anyone in charge

Responsibilities:
• Day to day management of scheduled events
• Co-ordination of stakeholders, setting of meetings, agendas, taking minutes and distribution of minutes to relevant stakeholders
• Liaison and management of suppliers to events
• Liaison and management of venues for events
• Develop, manage and reconcile budgets
• Liaise with clients on an on-going basis in a professional and ethical manner
• Invitation and RSVP Process, including the management of delegate logistics pertaining to an event
• Source and manage development of promotional items for specific events and campaigns
• Develop, brief and manage design of collateral elements for specific events or campaigns
• Develop, brief and manage suppliers with regard to signage and branding when required
• Brief and manage AV requirements specific to events when required
• Attend regular status meetings when required with Mela Events Directors, suppliers and clients where and when necessary
• National travel when required, related to specific events
• Execution of set-up and strike of events
• Managing and monitoring project schedules and running orders
• Managing, booking and briefing entertainment
• Managing and briefing crew for events
• Troubleshooting
• Postproduction evaluation and analysis
• Budget reconciliation
• Feedback reports specific to events managed
• Any additional tasks required for the Employer's operations, as directed by the Employer from time to time.
• The Employee shall consistently perform their duties with diligence, satisfaction, and responsibility, safeguarding the interests of the Employer and upholding the Employer's reputation and standing.

Requirements:
• 5 to 10 years' experience in the eventing industry.
• Tertiary qualification related to industry field

Skills:
• Budgeting and quote preparation using Microsoft Excel
• Crafting and presenting pitches in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Post-event reconciliation of expenses in Microsoft Excel
• Client and supplier liaison
• Strong time management and prioritization abilities
• Proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously

To apply, please submit your CV, as well as your latest payslip, to Apply Now