About the Client:

An established and busy 4 star hotel that offers high quality range of services  such as weddings, accommodation, group parties, an on-site restaurant and conference/ workshop facilities ideal for business travelers, organization and local community is looking for an Events Planner Assistant.

Salary: Ksh 20,000-25,000

Qualifications and Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in Hospitality Management, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field


• At least 2 years’ experience as an events planner

Competencies and Skills required:

• An eye for creatively using space


• Excellent team management skills


• Positive attitude and problem solving skills


• Reporting and Presentation skills


• Must be flexible and adaptable


• Ability to be proactive and take initiative


• Reliable and keen attention to details


• Honesty and integrity


• Ability to multi task and prioritizing skills


• Outstanding customer service skills and exceptional people skills


• Outstanding oral and written communication skills


• In-depth knowledge of the industry and its current events


• Excellent organization and time management

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Liaise directly with customers and manage external vendor resources and relationships


• Ensure that all deliverables from creative agencies maintain the integrity of their creative look and feel


• Manage inventory levels and resolve issues among clients and internal departments


• Manage all aspects of an event from pre-planning, determining resource needs, pre-event marketing, and on-site coordination, to post-event follow up


• Make sure designs satisfy the client and corporate requirements, are within budget and are delivered within the deadline


• Order supplies needed for event and ensure items arrive in a timely fashion


• Conduct post-event data and strategic analysis to inform future events


• Plan and execute pre-event marketing


• Suggest ideas to management for improvement of event quality and services to clients


• Carry out market research to discover opportunities for event and/or sponsorship, and working to generate client interest


• Any other duty assigned