Event Manager at Extramileage Consults Limited

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.