Events Assistant at Yoco

• Assist with the planning, organising and management of Johannesburg based internal and external events from start to finish.
• Working with the Sales, Growth and Brand Marketing teams to ensure objectives of all departments are met through the eventing channel.
• Collaborate with internal staff, and external contractors to ensure successful event operations.
• Provide post event analysis, budget recons and participant feedback and incorporate learning into future events.
• Manage all Johannesburg event operations (preparing venue, invitations, food, drinks etc.).
• Develop strong product knowledge and be able to act as key product demonstrator at industry events and roadshows.
• Represent the company at industry and social events


 

Event Administration

• Assist with preparing and compiling marketing collateral, source new venues and prepare a detailed project plan and projected budget for each event.
• Create and maintain timelines and budget.
• Coordinate site visits and scheduling of events, continuously updating our online events calendar.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing suppliers ensuring the usage of qualified supplier services.
• Manage suppliers output and their service delivery and ensure payments are up to date prior to events.
• Monitor payment allocations against budget and ensure sign off.
• Order and maintain marketing collateral stock for Johannesburg.
• Assist with the general operational and administrative requirements within the Marketing and Communications team and respond to marketing telephone calls and email enquiries.

IDEAL CANDIDATE | WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

Key Requirements To Perform Responsibilities

• Relevant Diploma / Degree in either Marketing or Events Planning
• At least 2 year's experience in a similar role.
• Sales experience not compulsory but advantageous.
• Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations for quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work on weekends and evenings as needed to support above responsibilities (approx. 20%).
• Knowledge and experience with marketing techniques, social media and industry trends.
• Demonstrates extreme attention to detail and professionalism

Personal Attributes

• Good attention to detail: detail oriented individual who focus on quality and accuracy.
• Initiative: self-starter, who takes action to achieve goals on a proactive basis.
• Planning and organising: establishes priorities and manages schedules within a pressurised environment.
• Work Standards: sets high goals or standards of performance for self, producing work timeously and accurately.
• Work under pressure: ability to work well in a pressurised work environment.
• Multitasking: ability to cope with multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Flexibility: is able to work overtime occasionally and able to adapt and embrace change. Work together with colleagues and staff to enhance the team's overall performance.