Job Title: Events Operations Manager
Industry: Hospitality
Location: Nairobi
Salary: Competitive based on experience
Our client is in the hospitality
industry and is looking for an experienced candidate to fill in the position of
an events operations manager.
Responsibilities:
- Implementing
events operational strategies and develop cohesive and integrated plans
based on the markets specificities and size, portfolio and business
objectives.
- Responsible for
the execution of the events calendar in respect with the budget and the
execution
- Managing the
allocated events’ budget, optimizing the effectiveness and creating
transparency of the budget’s use following Finance guidelines and tools,
objective setting and consistent tracking.
- Developing,
measuring, analysing and reporting on events performance based on set KPIs
- Optimization
and harmonization of events management
- Manage and
maintain inventory of event equipment including exhibit booths, printed
material and branded promotional items
- Follow-up with
onsite events staff for post-event documentation including attendee lists
and evaluation forms
- Tracking return
shipment of event equipment and supplies
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Business or a related field of study
- Ability to
inspire confidence and trust in interactions with other functions and
Business Unit leaders.
- Experienced in
overseeing budgets and resources
- Experienced in
selecting and managing industry vendors
- Ability to
develop strategic plans and implement
- Strong
analytical skills and data driven ability to analyse outcomes
- Excellent
organizational and project management skills
- Ability to work
well under pressure to meet deadlines
- Excellent
written and oral communication and presentation skills with a demonstrated
ability to work with cross-functional teams and to encourage and support
others to achieve their objectives.
- Results
oriented with strong time management skills, highly organized and driven
to succeed.
How to Apply
If you are up to the
challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your
CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Events Operations Manager)
tojobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke
on or before Wednesday 11th January 2016
Kindly indicate current/last
salary on your CV
N.B: We do not charge any fee
for receiving your CV or for interviewing
Only candidates short-listed
for interview will be contacted
The Recruiting Manager
4th floor, Mayfair Suites, Westlands