Job purpose:To manage all aspects of brand as well as client internal and external eventsResponsibilities Include:
Planning implementation and follow up of all special events
Ensuring compliance with all special events requirements
Providing necessary performance and financial reports to monitor and maintain profitability
Identify sources of funding and sponsorship for events, when needed
Continually propose new events that relevant to the brand
Liaise with clients to understand their special event expectations and coordinate with internal department to ensue execution of those requirements to the customers’ satisfaction.
Facilitate and mediate all meetings with internal departments as well as external contacts to communicate accurate and up-to-date event information
Oversee and actively participate in set-up and tear-down of events coordination with the facilities department
Liaise with HR to hire, train, schedule, and manage all employment for events
Manage all Events Department employees including performance management
Liaise with Marketing Manager to develop promotional material for events
Partner with Marketing Department to drive special events attendance
Liaise with all departments to ensure optimum distribution of all event related material
Coordinate with relevant departments – including Accounts/Purchasing, Marketing, Facilities – to secure all necessary rentals for events
Act as main point of contact onsite for all events, including acting and responding appropriately to customer service issues during and after the event
Ensure all safety and parameters and company policies are adhered to
In liaison with purchasing department, keep inventory of all event supplies, before during and after the event
Work with HR to implement special events for staff
Other relevant duties as may be assigned by management
Requirements/Qualifications:
3 or more years event management experience in hospitality sector
Exceptional communications skills, both written and spoken English
Exceptional interpersonal skills is a must for this position, with demonstrated ability to supervise effectively
Good project management skills
Good organisational skills, with the ability to multitask
Proficiency in MSOffice applications
Flexible work schedule
The Ideal candidate should reside in Abuja or be ready to relocate to Abuja
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Only qualified candidates should forward their CVs to toyin@gordonbarrett.com, agba2001@yahoo.com
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toyin@gordonbarrett.com