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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dynamic and creative Special Events Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing all aspects of our organization's special events to ensure they are successful, memorable, and within budget. This includes everything from small-scale meetings to large-scale corporate events or public celebrations. You will work closely with different departments to understand their event needs, propose creative solutions, and manage all event details such as venue selection, catering, entertainment, transportation, and event promotion. The ideal candidate will have a passion for event management, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a keen attention to detail. You will also be expected to analyze the success of each event and prepare reports for stakeholders. Your goal will be to elevate our organization's events to new heights, creating engaging and impactful experiences for all attendees.
Responsibilities
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- Liaise with clients to identify their needs and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Conduct market research, gather information, and negotiate contracts prior to closing any deals.
- Provide feedback and periodic reports to stakeholders.
- Propose ideas to improve provided services and event quality.
- Organize facilities and manage all event’s details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material etc.
- Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, health, and safety obligations.
- Specify staff requirements and coordinate their activities.
- Cooperate with marketing and PR to promote and publicize the event.
- Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on the event day.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Proven experience as an events planner or organizer.
- Impressive portfolio of previously managed events (weddings, meetings, parties, corporate events).
- Excellent time management and communication skills.
- Sales skills and ability to build productive business relationships.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
- MS Office proficiency.
- Willing to submit references from previous clients.
- BS in Event Management or related field is preferred.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Creative mindset with attention to detail.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe an event that you planned and managed that you are particularly proud of?
- How do you measure the success of an event?
- What strategies do you use to stay within budget while planning an event?
- Can you describe a challenging event planning situation and how you handled it?
- How do you handle last-minute changes or emergencies during an event?