What you'll need to succeed :
The role will include, but not limited to :
liaise with clients to find out their exact event requirements and produce a detailed proposal (including timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets)
research venues, suppliers and contractors, then negotiate prices and hire
negotiate prices with clients and finalise the details of what is included in the package
ensure clients sign their contracts and make payments on time
manage suppliers and all event logistics (for example, venue, catering, travel and accommodation)
liaise with sales and marketing teams to publicise and promote the event
manage all pre-event planning, organising guest speakers and delegate packs
coordinate suppliers, handle client queries and troubleshoot on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly and to budget
manage and coordinate a team of staff, giving full briefings and delegating work
organise facilities for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, hospitality and the media
make sure that insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are followed
oversee the dismantling and removal of the event and clear the venue efficiently
produce post-event analysis and evaluation to improve future events
develop and maintain ongoing good relationships with clients and suppliers
research opportunities for new clients and events.
If this sounds like you, please send your resume and your work rights (whether you are a NZ citizen or a visa holder) through My Job Space.
Talent • Gore, Southland, New Zealand