Events and Exhibition Centre Coordinator

Job No: 202110

Location: Midrand

Salary: R 28 000 - R32 000 Per Month + Benefits

THE PURPOSE OF THE CENTRE:

To offer our brands (and ranges) individual platforms to create customer awareness, educate, demonstrate and sell the various products on display; To offer our customers the opportunity to interact with our Sales Representatives in a quiet, uninterrupted space; To teach our customers the correct usage and benefits that will create more opportunities within their individual markets; To educate our customers and offer them the opportunity to view and experience our latest brands and products; To increase opportunities to grow relationships with groups (our customers and their clients/end-users) and individuals (business owners) on a regular basis and to thank our respected customers for their loyal support; To offer space for exclusive, private meetings.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN EVENTS & EXHIBITION CENTRE COORDINATOR…

Oversee all aspects of event planning and management (such as space lay-out and set-up, seating, dining, TV systems, sound and displays, catering, guest list, welcome guests and offer refreshments); Work closely with Brand and Product Managers on a daily basis to plan and book events for the year ahead; Liaise with Brand Manager to ensure products to be exhibited and all relevant material are available; Communicate with the design team and Brand Managers to create effective advertisements for each event (banners, posters, invitations, prerelease advertising on our various social media platforms – Facebook, Twitter, Website) to assist with the promotion of the Centre and brand/product exhibition; Manage the register of attendance / visitors to avoid double-bookings, clashes, over or under catering; Book and arrange flights, accommodation and shuttle transport to and from the venue when needed; Stay within budget while planning event specifications; Create sales opportunities for future events during customer liaisons and during events, including possessing a strong working knowledge of the company to further these sales opportunities; Plan multiple events at once; Responsible to manage all housekeeping activities including cleaning and maintenance of the venue; Assist with the basic preparation, serving and setting out of refreshments and meals.

PERSONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Exceptional planning, organising & co-ordinating skills
Minimum 5 Years events planning experience
Professional in appearance with strong client-facing skills
Excellent interpersonal skills (strong written & verbal communication)
High attention to detail
Team orientated individual
Time-Management
Sales experience
Ability to use initiative, troubleshoot and think outside the box
Enthusiastic
Must be able to anticipate,

QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE

A Matric Certificate (Grade 12)
Hospitality, Project Management, Marketing, Events Planning qualification an advantage Microsoft Office & Computer literate
First Aid (1&2) an advantage
Basic knowledge of sound system testing, screen viewing and display set-up of TV’s and projector

OTHER

A valid driver’s license and own vehicle
Willing to work flexible and sometimes longer hours
Live in or around Midrand/Centurion area ideally

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