Event Manager at Domeo Resources International (DRI)

Main Function

• The Event Manager will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing corporate, hospitality, and promotional events.
• The role requires strong creativity, project management skills, and the ability to deliver exceptional events that enhance brand visibility, engage stakeholders, and drive business objectives.
• The ideal candidate must be highly organized, resourceful, and experienced in handling events across diverse industries within a group structure.

Role Responsibilities

• Event Planning and Strategy
• Develop and implement event concepts and strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Create detailed event project plans including budgets, timelines, vendor lists, and risk assessments.
• Identify opportunities for innovative events to promote products and services.
• Event Execution and Coordination
• Oversee the end-to-end execution of events including conferences, product launches, retail activations, corporate gatherings, and VIP engagements.
• Coordinate logistics such as venue setup, catering, décor, entertainment, and technical requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to ensure cost efficiency and quality service delivery.
• Stakeholder and Client Engagement
• Work with internal departments, partners, and sponsors to ensure event objectives are met.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, VIPs, and stakeholders before, during, and after events.
• Ensure seamless hospitality and guest experience at all events.
• Budgeting and Financial Oversight
• Prepare and manage event budgets, ensuring effective allocation and monitoring of costs.
• Track expenses and deliver events within approved budgets without compromising quality.
• Marketing and Promotion
• Collaborate with the communications team to design event marketing campaigns across digital, print, and media channels.
• Develop pre- and post-event promotional activities to maximize visibility and ROI.
• Risk and Compliance Management
• Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to ensure smooth event execution.
• Ensure events comply with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
• Collect feedback and measure event success against KPIs and business objectives.
• Prepare post-event reports highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations.

Qualifications and Requirements
Education and Certifications:

•  Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Event Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certifications in Event Management, PR, or Hospitality are an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5–7 years’ experience in event planning and management, preferably in a group structure, hospitality, retail, or corporate environment.
• Demonstrated success in delivering high-profile events and managing multi-vendor projects.

Skills:

• Event Planning and Execution:
• Strong expertise in conceptualizing, planning, and executing large-scale corporate and promotional events.
• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously with precision and efficiency.
• Creativity and Innovation
• Proven ability to deliver innovative event experiences that enhance brand image.
• Strong eye for detail in event design, décor, and hospitality.

Leadership and Team Management:

• Ability to lead internal teams and external vendors to deliver successful events.
• Strong supervisory, negotiation, and vendor management skills.

Financial and Organizational Acumen:

• Skilled in preparing and managing event budgets, contracts, and financial reconciliations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Communication and Interpersonal:

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills for engaging stakeholders, sponsors, clients, and VIPs.

Problem-Solving and Crisis Management:

• Ability to think quickly and resolve unexpected challenges during event execution.
• Calm under pressure with strong risk management skills.