A hotel event manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing all events hosted by the hotel, from initial client consultation to post-event analysis. Key duties include managing budgets, coordinating with vendors and staff, overseeing logistics like venue setup and catering, and ensuring client satisfaction and a smooth event flow. 

Core Responsibilities

• Client and event planning: Liai       se with clients to understand their event needs and preferences, create detailed proposals, and develop event timelines and concepts.

• Budget management: Develop and manage budgets for each event, track expenses, and handle all financial aspects, including post-event billing.

• Vendor and staff coordination: Negotiate with and manage vendors such as caterers, decorators, and AV teams. Brief and guide on-site staffs to ensure all event tasks are completed effectively.

• Logistics and execution: Oversee all logistical details, including venue layout, equipment setup, catering, and entertainment. Manage the on-site execution of events, troubleshoot issues, and ensure a seamless experience.

• Marketing and promotion: Develop marketing communications for events and manage their distribution to potential attendees.

• Post-event evaluation: Gather client feedback, evaluate event performance, and help implement improvements for future events. 

Job Requirements

Required skills and qualifications 

• Organizational and time management: Exceptional skills are needed to manage multiple events and complex logistics simultaneously.

• Communication: Strong abilities are essential for liaising with clients, vendors, and staff, and for creating proposals and marketing materials.

• Problem-solving: The ability to think creatively and adapt quickly to unforeseen challenges is critical for handling issues that arise during events.

• Leadership: Experience in leading teams, delegating tasks, and managing staff performance.

• Technical proficiency: Experience with event planning software is often required.

• Hospitality experience: A background in the hospitality industry is beneficial for understanding client needs and maintaining high service standards. 

• Education: A bachelor's degree in hospitality, marketing, communications, or business is often preferred. A certificate in event planning is also an option.

• Experience: at list 3 years of experience in event planning or a related role is crucial..

• Software proficiency: Familiarity with event management software, as well as basic office programs like word processors and spreadsheets, is necessary. 

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor's degree in hospitality, marketing, communications, or business is often preferred. A certificate in event planning is also an option.

• Experience: at list 3 years of experience in event planning or a related role is crucial..

• Software proficiency: Familiarity with event management software, as well as basic office programs like word processors and spreadsheets, is necessary. 

­­­This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. All other items not enumerated here are covered by the policies and procedures of the department/Hotel, the Employees Handbook and the Pyramid Hotel & Resort Code of Business Conduct, which may be revised at any date or Time.

How To Apply

Interested applicants can submit their credentials in person at Bishoftu Pyramid Hotels & Resorts within 10 consecutive working days.