Junior Events Manager

2 days ago

Southern Suburbs Western Cape, South Africa Growthpoint properties Full time R400 000 - R600 000 per year

Job Title:

Junior Events Manager

Purpose of the Job

To deliver show-stopping events that consistently exceed expectations, ensuring every experience is flawlessly executed. This role involves the end-to-end management of all events within Growthpoint, from conception to completion, creating memorable and impactful experiences that resonate with attendees, while turning every occasion into an opportunity to showcase the Growthpoint brand.

Key Performance Areas

Event Coordination

Coordinate and arrange all internal Growthpoint staff, internal client and external client events.

Source venues, catering, logistics, concepts and gifts, and track responses to deliver exceptional events that are aligned to Growthpoint's brand for all external and internal clients, and across all regions.

Gifting and promotional Items

Source and provide promotional items as well as corporate gifts that are aligned with Growthpoint's brand, in line with campaign budget and delivery specifications.

Budget Management

  • Contribute to annual marketing budget prep
  • Manage individual event budgets
  • Monitor and track own marketing budget throughout the year
  • Process invoices

Supplier Liaison & Management

Effectively liase with suppliers, vendors, venues, and hotels.

Events Trend Analysis

Source new venues and event ideas, keeping up to date with the latest industry trends.

Marketing Strategy Contribution

Contribute ideas to marketing strategy development

Knowledge

  • Event industry trends
  • Marketing & branding
  • Health & safety
  • Technology & AV
  • Venue logistics
  • Customer service
  • Budgeting & financial management
  • Vendor and supplier management

Job Specific Skills

  • Event planning & management
  • Attention to detail
  • Brand alignment
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication & interpersonal skills
  • Project management
  • Negotiation skills
  • Crisis management
  • Time management

Competencies

  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Confident, well-spoken and well presented
  • Knowledgeable and understanding of Marketing
  • Ability to perform under high pressure and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work in a flexible and dynamic environment
  • Self-starter, be self-motivated and creative
  • Willing to travel

Experience

3 year's event experience

Education

A diploma or bachelor's degree in marketing, PR, business administration, advertising, communicationss,or a related field.

Internal Liaison

Across the business

External Liaison

A broad range of suppliers

Level of Decision Making

Responsible for making decisions on the logistical, operational, and creative aspects of events, such as venue selection, vendor partnerships, budget allocations, and event schedules. Higher levels of decision making will still include senior management.

Level of Problem Solving

Involves addressing and resolving logistical issues, vendor delays, on-the-day crises, and ensuring smooth execution of events.

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