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.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Promoting conferences, conventions and trade shows to potential customers;
(b) Responding to inquiries concerning services provided and costs for room and equipment hire, catering and related services;
(c) Meeting with clients to discuss their needs and outlining package options to meet these needs;
(d) Arranging and coordinating services, such as, conference facilities, catering, signage, displays, audiovisual and computer equipment, accommodation, transport and social events, for participants, logistical arrangements for presenters;
(e) Organizing registration of participants;
(f) Negotiating the type and costs of services to be provided within budget;
(g) Overseeing work by contractors and reporting on variations to work orders.