Event Operations Manager at Delsco

Responsibilities & Duties:

As an Event Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless execution of the client’s events. Your responsibilities and duties will include:

• Understanding the requirements and details of each event.
• Identifying and addressing clients' needs and wants.
• Regularly meeting and coordinating with clients to ensure their satisfaction.
• Creating event proposals and presenting them effectively.
• Negotiating sponsorship deals to enhance event success.
• Handling event logistics, including vendor and venue coordination.
• Maintaining strong working relationships with vendors and venues.
• Planning various event aspects, such as venue, food, and beverage.
• Delegating event planning tasks to team members when necessary.
• Coordinating event social programs to engage participants.
• Staying within budget while ensuring event specifications are met.
• Issuing invoices and collecting payments promptly, while creating comprehensive financial reports.
• Managing and overseeing events on the day of, including problem-solving, directing event setup, communicating with staff, and organizing vendors.
• Collaborating with the marketing team to create effective event advertisements.
• Anticipating and planning for different event scenarios.
• Offering timely solutions to resolve issues.
• Creating sales opportunities for future events during client liaisons and events, leveraging a strong knowledge of the company.
• Evaluating event success and submitting comprehensive reports.
• Managing and planning multiple events concurrently.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• 3-5 years of experience as an event coordinator/manager or in a similar role.
• A portfolio showcasing your successful event management track record.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Exceptional vendor management skills.
• A strong sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company's success.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with excellent time management.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Excellent client-facing skills.
• High flexibility and the ability to multitask effectively.
• Expert interpersonal skills.
• Experience in risk management.

Remuneration: Gross Kes. 35,000 – 45,000