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• Manage staff responsible for event coordination activities.
• Coordinate details of events such as conferences, weddings, birthdays,
  anniversaries, charity events, surprise parties, trade shows, sales
  meetings, business meetings, employee appreciation events and virtual
  events.
• Train, and educate staff on proper event procedures.
• Calculate budgets and adjust when necessary.
• Book venues and negotiate fees.
• Prepare invitations and send out at appropriate time.
• Hire bartenders and wait staff.
• Work with guest of honor to ensure all requests are met.
• Drive attendance to the event.
• Promote the event using flyers, cold calling, and social media as
  examples of ways to spark attention.
• Analyze event performance and prepare metrics presentation.
• Define company brand through events.
• Ensure staff is adequately prepared for event.
• Pay vendors for their participation in the event.
• Provide receipts if needed.
• Ensure day of event goes smoothly.
• Set up booths, flowers, decorations, and other event decor.
• Plan menus, order food, and hire chefs or caterers.
• Sample food, including main dishes and desserts.
• Give final approval for items such as music and menus.
• Designing anything from online registration forms to floral
  arrangements
• Arranging insurance cover and ensuring legal, health and safety
  requirements are adhered to.
• Organising car parking facilities, security, first aid and catering.
• Supervising the dismantling and removal of stands..

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree with honors from a
  recognized University.
• Two years of working experience.
• Knowledge in the fields of advertisement and marketing are an added
  advantage
• Networking, Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills, organisational ability and time
  management
• Ability to multitask.
• Attention to detail and ability to work effectively under pressure
• Customer focus is vital
• Good negotiation skills
• Willingness to work unsociable hours
• Imagination and creativity
• Ability to cope with pressure and tight deadlines

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