Event Marketing Manager

5 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa HelloKindred Full time

Company Description
**Who is HelloKindred?**
HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers - connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

**Job Description**:
**Anticipated Contract End Date/Length**: 3-6 months with potential to extend

Our client in the global professional services industry is seeking an Event Marketing Manager to work with the Events Lead and cross-functional teams in the planning, coordination, and execution of successful business-to-business events. Impeccable organizational skills, a proactive approach, and strong teamwork are needed to contribute to delivering exceptional event experiences for their clients and attendees.

**What you will do**:

- Assist in the logístical planning and coordination of events, including onsite support, catering, transportation, AV setup, and overall event setup.
- Work closely with various internal teams (solutions/industry leads, sales, creative lab, etc.) and external vendors to ensure seamless execution of events.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication channels with vendors, partners, and attendees to provide event details, respond to inquiries, and address concerns.
- Assist in the creation and coordination of event materials such as agendas, presentations, signage, name badges, and promotional items.
- Provide on-site support during events, ensuring smooth registration, guiding attendees, assisting speakers, and troubleshooting any unforeseen issues.
- Work with Enablement team and analytics in data collection, registration, and attendee tracking using event management software.
- Maintain accurate records of event-related data.
- Assist in sourcing and coordinating services from vendors, suppliers, and partners, including negotiating contracts and managing timelines.
- Assist in post-event activities, including gathering feedback from attendees, compiling event reports, and analyzing event data for insights.
- Proactively identify potential challenges and offer solutions to ensure the smooth execution of events.
- Contribute ideas for enhancing event processes, attendee experiences, and overall event success.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree required in marketing, communications or related.
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in marketing and communications or related field with a focus on event marketing.
- Experience in the technology industry and for a large, global organization is highly desirable.
- Full suite of Microsoft office, skilled at PPT creation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English including the ability to present and communicate ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Strong organizational, program and time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to meet milestones, tight deadlines and communicate status on concurrent projects.
- Strong negotiation, influence, conflict management and executive stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a virtual, problem-solving environment.
- Able to work effectively, and at speed, across functional and geographic groups with mínimal supervision.
- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting, either military or civilian.
- Willingness to participate in meetings outside of regular business hours to accommodate other time zones.

Additional Information

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.



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