The goal is to organize unforgettable events that will ensure the entertainment of participants and facilitate the completion of business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Answer Calls, Emails, and Social Media Inquiries
- Increase Venue / Hall / Event Revenue
- Understand requirements for each event
- Plan event with attention to financial and time constraints
- Book venues and schedule Events
- Research vendors (catering, decorators, musicians etc.) and choose the best combination of quality and cost
- Negotiate with vendors to achieve the most favorable terms
- Hire personnel
- Manage all event operations (preparing venue, invitations etc.)
- Do final checks at the day of the event (e.g. tables, technology) to ensure everything meets standards
- Oversee event happenings and act quickly to resolve problems
- Evaluate event's success and submit expense and other reports
Requirements
- Proven experience as event coordinator
- A proven track record of organizing successful events
- Proficient in MS Office, especially excel
- Experience in Quickbooks & Square Dashboard an asset
- Excellent vendor management skills
- Knowledge of basic recruitment practices
- Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
- Well-organized with multi-tasking skills
- Able to handle stress and remain calm
- Problem-solving ability
- Degree in hospitality management, public relations or relevant field is preferred