Event Manager - Invoke Brand & Events
Invoke Brand & Events are seeking to hire a hard-working, experienced Event Manager to join our busy events team. The chosen candidate will be involved in assisting their Account Director in the planning and execution of a range of cutting-edge campaigns on behalf of clients from Property, Business, PR Launches and several key bespoke events.
Working as part of a boutique agency, you will provide an imperative and proactive role in supporting client accounts and managing key client relationships. This is an opportunity for a passionate team player with a keen interest in Events, to join a dynamic and burgeoning events agency.
ATTRIBUTES:
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Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint/Adobe PC and general computer knowledge
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Development, production and delivery of projects from proposal right up to delivery
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Delivering events on time, within budget, that meet (and exceed) expectations
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Creating, communicating and maintaining timelines and priorities on every project
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Communicating, maintaining and developing client relationships
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Managing supplier relationships
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Managing operational and administrative functions to ensure specific projects are delivered efficiently
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Providing leadership, motivation, direction and support to your team.
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Travelling to on-site inspections and project managing events.
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Being responsible for all project costs & budgets from start to finish.
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Ensuring excellent customer service and quality delivery.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
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Project Management and Coordination
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Program planning, execution, task management, vendor relations, administrative,
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Upkeep and event updates, communications liaison and scheduling
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Budget management – plan the budget / notify director of its’ status
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Coordinate function orders and logistics
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Developing client program proposals and program design
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Developing and managing program budgets (zero-based and historical), reconciliation, event income and expenses
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Ascertaining client needs and services required
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Setting and developing timelines, project management task lists, and divisions of duties
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Managing logistics, operations, schedules, and production coordination
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Manage site selection, RFP creation and management, site inspections, and analytical recaps
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Oversee overall project execution, performance, and profitability
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
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Problem-solving and management through stressful situations
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Project management, timelines, and task management
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Registration and communications best practices (experience with event registration platforms)
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Facilities management, audio-visual, room layouts and design
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Production, staging, and on-site execution
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Menu planning and design
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Supplier/Venue sourcing and management
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Contracting, negotiations, and compliance
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Risk assessment and management (emergency planning)
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Event budgeting and financials
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Evaluations, reporting and analysis
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Leadership and strong interpersonal skills
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Outstanding written and oral communications skills
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Working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word and cloud-sharing programs
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Understanding of social media in event settings
INTERESTED APPLICANTS, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR CV IN CONFIDENCE TO CAREERS@INVOKE.IE