Events Officer (EO)Reporting to Managing Director, through Technical\/Assistant ManagerBACKGROUNDPeak Events is an events management company passionate about providing quality service to our clients. Since our inception, we have strived to continually deliver unforgettable moments at a high standard. From concept to delivery, our customer centered approach aims to meet the diverse and unique needs of our clients. Peak Events provides more than just a service. We provide a partnership in supporting our client\u2019s goals and event needs.Peak Events requires an Events Officer to be the driving force behind keeping the company\u2019s business vibrant. The candidate will play a crucial role in promoting business growth, which includes generating business leads, increasing sales revenue, and managing expenses. A successful Events Officer is a highly prized team member at Peak Events, whose performance and rewards are linked to clearly identifiable work targets and deliverables, especially related to the delivery of contractual events.The successful candidate will be required to spend a considerable amount of time on event services: proactively seeking and recording event bookings, invoicing clients and coordinating deliveries with logistical services; planning and budgeting related to events and recommending improvements; marketing and advising on the company\u2019s brand for event services, including branding materials; facilitating general supervision of event set-up and equipment (on-site and outside venues); assisting with general maintenance and supervision of event venues\u2013in-house venue and garden venues on-site. The successful candidate will mainly work during standard business but must be ready to perform work duties during odd hours such as weekends and public holidays.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTake and record event bookings, invoicing and delivery with logistical servicesSupport marketing of the company\u2019s events business brand, with ability to use branding materials through various manual and electronic channelsKeeping a robust customer base, identifying and following up business opportunities like conferencing, workshops, ceremonies etc. This will involve communicating products and services for hire to prospective clientsSupport activities like event budgeting, venue set-up and take-down, identifying service providers, guest arrangements, speakers, photographers, etc.Identifying equipment and material requirements for events and facilitating logistics supportFamiliarity with all business activities including gardening, stores, procurement.Helping with checking and fixing faults in equipment for events, gardens, and offices.Providing management with feedback: written and verbal reports, presentationsSuch other related duties as may be reasonably requested by ManagementQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEPersonal attitude and qualities like respect for others, listening and learning, willingness to get things moving count for more than formal qualifications in this job. Generally, suitable candidates should be educated to at least degree level, with advantage for those having some team leadership and marketing experience. Self-confidence, networking and presentation skills are also important assets for the role. In general, you should have:A good MSEC certificate, with credits in English and Mathematics, and a Diploma in Business Marketing\/Sales\/ Hospitality management\/Event planning, from an accredited institutionExperience in event planning or sales or marketing a clear advantage.Team working skills.A good understanding of marketing principlesGood communication skillsA valid driving licenseInterested applicants should send their CV and a one-page application letter by Thursday, 28 August at 11:00 am local time. Applications should submit their application to hr@peakeventsmw.com with \u201cEvents Officer Application\u201d as the subject line.Ensure that you include references in your CV. Only applicants who have contactable references will be shortlisted.<\/p>\n
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