Temp Events Manager - Libertas Parva at Distell

Purpose of the Position:

To be the leading authority in Event & Sponsorship Management, creating aspirational and memorable consumer experiences that will engage consumers at the point of consumption.

Key performance areas will include, but are not limited to:

• Planning and managing the execution of events and sponsorships from conception through to staging and ensuring that the event and sponsorship rights deliver against set brand objectives
• Liaise with various role-players; attend events for set-up /strike-off and facilitate the smooth execution of the event
• Liaise with various role-players to deliver on rights associated with sponsorship agreements 
• Work closely with relevant brand teams on all event briefs, and implementation and present post-event evaluations/ reports
• Planning and arranging of POS and ROI needed for events
• Planning and co-ordination of all infrastructure including cold space (fridges)
• Planning and co-ordinating Promotional Liquor orders for events
• Develop and prepare an annual event calendar liaising with relevant brand teams
• Ensure Events and Sponsorships are aligned to brand deliverables and deliver expected returns  
• Ensure event contracts are in place 
• Present and conceptualise creative event ideas and opportunities
• Event Budget Management – ensure that all cost estimates and invoices are processed

The successful candidate must preferably have the following experience/skills:

• Appropriate tertiary qualification – degree/diploma
• 3-5 years of events & Sponsorship management experience
• Decision-making and project management skills
• Must be Creative, innovative and self-driven 
• Computer literacy – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Basic SAP Knowledge
• Sound presentation skills and time management
• People management skills and experience
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate at all levels
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good Team player, with the ability to build strong relationships and work at cross-functional levels
• Need to travel frequently and work after hours and on weekends

Applications process:
If you are interested and meet all requirements, kindly log onto Distell’s Careers Page: https://www.distell.co.za/careers/ in order to register and apply online. 
Reference number: 19698                                           

Closing Date:   04 January 2023