Event Manager (Exhibitions & Conferences) – Smarter Mobility Africa at VUKA Group

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Team Development: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team, fostering a positive and productive work environment that encourages professional growth and teamwork.
• Event Strategy and Planning: Develop and build out a portfolio of integrated touch points in the African mobility sector.
• Project Management: Manage the entire event lifecycle, including timelines, budgets, and logistics, ensuring seamless execution.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with sponsors, partners, and exhibitors to create valuable experiences and maintain strong relationships.
• Content Development: Work with speakers and content creators to design engaging and impactful event agendas that drive meaningful discussions.
• Marketing Coordination: Collaborate with the marketing team to promote events, including digital marketing campaigns, social media, and PR efforts.
• Vendor Management: Source and negotiate with vendors, including venues, catering, AV suppliers, and other service providers.
• Onsite and Virtual Management: Lead the onsite event team, ensuring smooth event operations, or manage virtual/hybrid event platforms when needed.
• Post-Event Analysis: Analyse event performance, gather feedback, and provide insights to continually improve future events.

Qualifications and Attributes :

• Proven experience as an Events Manager, ideally within the mobility, sustainability, or tech sectors.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in event management software and virtual event platforms.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
• Passion for sustainable mobility and interest in driving positive change in Africa.