Senior Events Manager at Hollywoodbets

• The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the events department in the organizing of events that will make an impact to a target audience. The ideal candidate will ensure all events are successful and cost-effective, paying attention to budget, time constraints, and pre and post event reporting. 
• The Senior Event Manager is above all a project manager who understands all aspects of the marketing department, event techniques and has excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills.

With Hollywoodbets You Will:

• Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.
• Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.
• Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in the event industry.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in project management.
• Proven experience as an event manager.

 A Bonus To Have:

• Diploma/Degree in Marketing or related field.

 What You’ll Do For The Brand:

• Remain fully informed with industry norms, restrictions and standards to ensure initiatives are compliant.
• Responsible for providing direction, setting KPI's, conducting performance reviews and leading the Team daily.
• Analyze the event's success and prepare reports.
• Provide support to the Event Managers.
• Weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
• Manage events and ensure everything runs smoothly, responsible for team working events.
• Budget forecasting as well as expenditure control.
• To manage and build relationships with internal and external suppliers.
• To work closely with leaders in the business to develop new initiatives and enhance existing activities.
• Coordinate from conception to completion the details of events such as Internal team events, External launches, Year End events, Stadium sporting events, Airport promotions, Horse racing events, Cocktail events, Charity events, F&B events and any event deemed important for the company.
• Create and set out proper event procedures.
• Define event objectives to achieve for each event and follow through.
• Ensure the health and safety as well as gambling regulations are strictly adhered to.
• Obtain quotes, set up budgets and adjust when necessary. Record every expense for the event.
• Book venues and tools and negotiate fees to always obtain the best price.
• Work with the various departments to achieve objectives.
• Work with the PR team to ensure maximum brand exposure in the media and post event reporting.
• Drive attendance to the event.
• Analyse the event performance and give detailed feedback.
• Prepare all events in advance and maintain an annual events calendar.
• Define the company brand through all events and keep consistency with excellence at the forefront.
• Ensure all team involved is adequately prepared for the event.
• Ensure set up and coordination of the event runs smoothly.
• Control the quality, breakdowns, and stock levels of the company branding.
• Available to work flexible hours due to events happening after hours and on weekends.
• Available to travel as company is national.
• Maintain a high level of energy for all events.
• Conduct market research and ensure the target market that event reaches are understood.
• Manage multiple projects at one time.
• Identify suitable suppliers for all events.

 What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• Good attention to detail.
• Impressive business acumen and in-depth market awareness.
• Ability to take accountability and great problem-solving skills.
• Good report writing skills.
• Excellent people management and relationship management skills.