Events Coordinator

We are looking for an experienced Events Coordinator to become a part of the team at a beautiful, well-established hotel in Franschhoek. The duties and responsibilities of this role will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Contacting potential leads from CRM system
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors and venues
• Negotiate with vendors to achieve the most favourable terms
• Planning event details and aspects, including seating, dining and guests
• Creating reliable financial reports and collecting payments on time
• Managing events and addressing potential problems that may arise
• Evaluate event’s success and submit reports
• Manage all event operations (preparing venue, invitations etc.)

Requirements:

• Matric
• Tertiary qualification in events management, hospitality management or similar
• 2 – 4 years experience
• Great communication skills
• Own vehicle and driver’s license
• Attention to detail
• Well-spoken and presented
• Social Media experience would be advantageous