Event Coordinator

Yolo Cosmetics -
New Nozha, CairoPosted 3 years ago

236Applicants for1 open position

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Answer email and phone inquiries for events in a professional and timely manner.
Maintain top-of-mind knowledge of the different types of event offerings and pricing.
Coordinate with the other departments (Marketing, Production, Retail, & Sales, etc.) as needed.
Plan all aspects of the event and communicate effectively with the clients and staff.
Act as the “project manager,” ensuring each “to-do” for the event is done on time.
Conduct market research, gather information and negotiate contracts prior to closing any deal.
Come up with contingency plans for each event to plan for (and potentially avoid) issues
Organize facilities and manage all event’s details such as, Activation, transportation, location, promotional material etc
Work and monitor each event to ensure a smooth operation and client satisfaction
Complete other tasks as assigned by the Event Manager
Able to work under time constraints and deadlines
Research market, identify event opportunities and generate interest
Communication with the marketing to create creative advertising for an event.
Create sales opportunities.
Staying under budget while planning event specifications.

Communication: Event coordinators talk to clients, listening to their needs and presenting ideas and solutions to their requirements. They also work with suppliers, contractors, employees, wait staff and many other parties at the same time. Customer service and interpersonal skills are required.
Calm under Pressure: Many things can go wrong during an event, and something eventually will. Event coordinators need to remain calm during crisis and the high pressure of an event in progress.
Computer Skills: Modern event planners rely on computers to communicate, plan, budget and organize their events.
Negotiation Skills: Event coordinators will need negotiation skills to work out prices with clients and contractors.
Organization: Many things happen all at once at meetings. Event coordinators need to stay focused and organized so that the event goes off without a hitch.
Problem-Solving Skills: Inevitably, something will go wrong at an event. Being able to quickly solve the issue is required.
Multitask: planning multiple events at once.
English is a must
Experience at least one year