Account Manager / Event Manager

We are looking for a competent Account Manager / Event Manager to oversee and organize events that will make an impact to a target audience. You will ensure events and promotional activities are successful, cost-effective, paying attention to budget and time constraints.

We want to see enthusiastic candidates with fresh ideas and the organizational skills required not to leave anything about an event to chance. 

Responsibilities:

• Plan event from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives 
• Come up with suggestions to enhance the event’s success  
• Prepare budgets and ensure adherence 
• Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers 
• Be in charge of hiring personnel 
• Coordinate all operations 
• Communicating, maintaining and developing client relationships 
• Managing supplier relationships 
• Lead promotional activities for the event 
• Supervise all staff (event coordinators, caterers etc.) 
• Approve all aspects before the day of the event 
• Ensure event is completed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur 
• Travelling to on-site inspections and project managing events 
• Analyse the event’s success and prepare reports 

• 5+ years minimum of experience in Event Production / CSR Campaigns/ Festivals 
• Ability to build strong client relationship
• Skilled in project management 
• Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office 
• Outstanding communication and negotiation ability 
• Excellent organizational skills 
• Customer-service orientation 
• A team player with leadership skills 
• BSc/BA in PR, marketing, hospitality management or related field is preferred