Community and Event Manager at AfricaWorks

Responsibilities

Your role as Community & Events Manager is to:

• Commercialize the Conference & Events Centre - prospect & pitch clients, tour the Facility, send proposal, negotiate Terms & close the deal
• Sign Framework Contracts with Clients - Corporates or Institutional - to become their preferred venue for Corporate Meeting Rooms & Events.
• Collaborate with Events agencies to bring business
• Coordinate with the Marketing Team to push the Conference & Events Centre - marketing assets, promos & discounts, social media etc.
• Meet Monthly Revenue Targets
• Manage Events Coordinator & ensure Client Satisfaction & repeat business

Qualifications

• Passionate about AfricaWorks’ purpose & values
• Positive Team spirit and great team player
• Sales-driven & Energetic
• Solutions-driven & resourceful
• Extensive Experience in meeting & events sales
• Hands-on approach with a can-do work style
• Commitment & passion to delivering exceptional service
• Ability to find creative solutions
• Personal integrity
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous experience in a Hotels and Food and Beverage Company is a plus