Facilities/Business Manager at The Event Boulevard

(REF. SNA FBM001)

We wish to employ an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, motivated and highly organised individual with good communication and interpersonal skills to fill the position of Facility/Business Manager for our event centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise and network with a range of stakeholders including customers, colleague and suppliers
• Conduct market research, identify event opportunities and generate new business relationships for the centre
• Oversee the security, maintenance and services of the facility to ensure that they meet the needs of the customers
• Oversee and provide event logistics coordination, ensures proper scheduling of set up for events, sitting arrangements, and work with project managers with regard to all events at the center
• Manage all event documentation, from budgets, receipts, contracts, contact lists, guest lists, etc.
• Develop business development strategy that promotes services and profitability
• Manage the production of marketing materials, including leaflets, posters, flyers, newsletters, e-newsletter among others.
• Oversee and agree contracts and provides for services including security, parking, cleaning, technology
• Supervise multi-disciplinary teams of staff including cleaning, maintenance, grounds and security
• Manage budgets and ensuring cost-effectiveness
• Ensure that facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health and security standards
• Conduct pre- and post – event evaluations and report on outcomes.

Educational Qualifications/ Work experience

• First degree from a reputable higher institution
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in managing corporate facilities.
• Knowledge of basic Accounting and Finance Principles
• Proven experience as an event coordinator or Manager
• Sound knowledge in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices is an added advantage.

Skills required:

• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Marketing and Sales skills and ability to build productive business relationships.
• Demonstrated success implementing innovative ways to attract and retain customers.
• Self-confident, self-motivated and highly-organized with a strong sense of personal accountability.
• Good project management and problem-solving skills
• Good analytical/critical thinking
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to plan and prioritize work schedules according to deadlines.

Must be between 35 - 40years old