Corporate Events Manager at Undisclosed Company – Port Harcourt

An undisclosed organisation is recruiting a full-time Corporate Events Manager in Port Harcourt through Ellasot Consulting to plan and deliver events from concept to completion.

Key responsibilities

• Plan corporate events, conferences, weddings, parties, exhibitions, product launches and other occasions in line with client requirements.
• Develop concepts, source venues and coordinate layouts, seating, decorations, equipment and event materials.
• Prepare budgets, negotiate supplier costs, control spending and coordinate caterers, decorators, photographers, entertainers and venue providers.
• Manage transport, accommodation, schedules and operational logistics; assign duties and supervise event staff.
• Oversee setup, registration, guest experience, programmes and on-site delivery, resolving service issues promptly.
• Support promotion through digital channels, social media and partnerships, assess risks and prepare contingency plans and safety arrangements.
• Collect feedback, evaluate results, reconcile costs and prepare post-event reports.

Requirements

• A degree or HND in Event Management, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Marketing or a related field.
• Two to five years of relevant event planning, coordination or management experience.
• Strong organisation, leadership, negotiation, project management, communication and client-service skills.
• Budgeting, problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with Microsoft Office and event-planning tool proficiency.
• Ability to manage several events and tight deadlines, with flexibility for evening, weekend and public-holiday work.

Performance measures

• Successful, timely delivery and positive client feedback within agreed budgets.
• Event volumes, vendor performance, service quality, logistics and team coordination.
• Revenue and event profitability where applicable, and compliance with safety standards and procedures.

Salary

₦140,000–₦200,000 per month.