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- Where
- Rivers, Nigeria
- How to apply
- Directly to the employer by email. The address is in the listing below.
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Job Summary
Ellasot Consulting is recruiting on behalf of a reputable organization for an experienced and strategic Corporate Events Manager to oversee the organization's events functions.
The successful candidate would be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and executing events from conception to completion.
The role involves managing event budgets, coordinating vendors, supervising event staff, ensuring excellent guest experiences, and delivering successful events in line with client expectations and organizational objectives.
Responsibilities
Event Planning: Plan and coordinate corporate events, conferences, weddings, parties, exhibitions, product launches, and other special occasions.
Budget Management: Prepare event budgets, monitor expenses, negotiate costs, and ensure events are delivered within approved budgets.
Vendor Coordination: Identify, negotiate with, and manage vendors, including caterers, decorators, photographers, entertainers, and venue providers.
Venue Management: Source suitable event venues and coordinate venue setup, seating arrangements, equipment, decorations, and logistics.
Client Relations: Meet with clients to understand their requirements, propose event concepts, and ensure their expectations are met.
Event Logistics: Coordinate transportation, accommodation, equipment, materials, schedules, and other operational requirements.
Team Supervision: Assign duties, supervise event staff, and ensure all team members understand their responsibilities.
Event Execution: Oversee event setup, registration, guest management, programme schedules, and on-site activities to ensure smooth execution.
Marketing and Promotion: Support event promotion through social media, digital marketing, partnerships, and other relevant channels.
Risk Management: Identify potential event risks, develop contingency plans, and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
Quality Control: Monitor service delivery, resolve issues promptly, and maintain high standards throughout the event.
Post-Event Evaluation: Gather client feedback, assess event performance, reconcile expenses, and prepare post-event reports.
Requirement
A Degree or HND in Event Management, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
2–5 years of relevant experience in event planning, coordination, or management.
Strong organizational, leadership, negotiation, and project management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple events and meet tight deadlines.
Strong budgeting, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Good interpersonal and client relationship management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event planning tools.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays when required.
Successful and timely execution of events.
Client satisfaction and positive feedback.
Adherence to approved event budgets.
Number of events delivered within agreed timelines.
Vendor performance and service quality.
Revenue generated and profitability of events, where applicable.
Effectiveness of event logistics and team coordination.
Compliance with event safety standards and organizational procedures.
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Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send an updated CV to: frontdeskellasot@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
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