Do you have a knack for
excellence?
Are you creative, innovative
and passionate about what you do?
We are looking for you to be
part of our growing team that will help us deliver amazing and unique
experiences to our clients.
We are an experiential
marketing and events planning company based in Nairobi.
Project Manager
The job holder is tasked with
the responsibility for sourcing for business and is in charge of the smooth
event execution to ensure client satisfaction.
S/he manages the event from
concept to completion, vendor partnerships, client’s budgets and
timelines.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Sourcing for
business.
- Responsible
for communicating, maintaining and developing client relationships.
- Developing
proposals based on client brief.
- Responsible
for event planning, design and production, while managing all project
delivery elements within the timelines
- Setting and
developing timelines, event task list and assignment of duties.
- Source and
negotiate with vendors and suppliers and manage supplier relationships.
- Develop and
manage event budgets, reconciliation and event income and expenses.
- Negotiate
events discounts on behalf of company and identify cost savings.
- Conducting
site visits before an event to ascertain requirements.
- Managing
logistics, operations, schedules and productions coordination to ensure
event is delivered efficiently.
- Delivering
events on time, within budget, that meet and exceed client’s expectations.
- Lead all promotional
activities relating to the event.
- Ensure
compliance with all legal, health and safety obligations
- Proactively
handle any arising issues and trouble shoots any emerging problems on the
day of the event.
- Managed and
supervise all staff working at the event.
- Responsible
for quality control
- Responsible
for the set up and set down and maintain event equipment.
- Conduct
pre-and post event evaluations and report on the outcomes.
- Propose new
ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process.
- Network with
industry professionals and keeps abreast with the current trends in the
industry.
Job Requirements
- A Diploma or
Degree in any field
- Minimum 3
years work experience in an event related.
- Event and
project management certification will be an added advantage.
- Proficient in
MS Office applications.
- Excellent
written and oral communication and presentation skills.
- A creative
approach to problem solving.
- Excellent
organization skills and a high level attention to detail.
- Excellent
interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high
professionalism.
- Fantastic
customer service ethic and high expectations for quality.
- Good
negotiation skills.
- Results
oriented with strong time management skills.
- Sales skills
and ability to build productive business relationships.
- Ability to
manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Cost
consciousness.
- Ability to
work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
How to Apply
If you fit the bill, kindly
send us your CV including 3 professional referees to ennovateevents@gmail.com.
Kindly indicate your current
and expected salary and the notice period you would require if selected for the
position by 24th July 2017.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
