Event manager
Code 3332.2
Event managers plan and oversee events such as festivals, conferences, ceremonies, cultural events, exhibitions, formal parties, concerts, or conventions. They organise every stage of the events planning the venues, staff, suppliers, media, insurances all within the allocated budgetary and time limits. Event managers ensure the legal obligations are followed and the expectations of the target audience are met. They work together with the marketing team in promoting the event, searching new clients and gathering constructive feedback after the events took place.
Essential skills
Skills and competences
- confer with event staff
- coordinate events
- arrange event needs
- develop event topics
- educate on sustainable tourism
- direct event administrative details
- inspect event facilities
- organise event participants' registration
- plan events
- monitor event activities
- review event bills
- supervise event staff
- work with respect for own safety
Transversal competences
- evaluate events
- maintain event records
- negotiate contracts with event providers
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