Event Manager

Description The Event Manager will be responsible for planning, organizing and controlling events within the Cobb Convention Center as assigned and will monitor the logistical interfacing of these events, to include but not limited to: preparing banquet event orders and event resumes, preparing scaled drawings of event areas, coordination of equipment distribution, event billing, monitoring events assigned and such other functions and duties as required by the Director of Events. A typical day includes: Review event details with sales upon assignment of eventsContact clients to make introductions and begin coordination of event detailsDetermine event requirements based on client information, and research on previously held client eventsCommunicate and verify client understanding and acknowledgement of company guidelines and policiesRecommend additional services, supplies, equipment, and logistical and operational enhancementsParticipate in conference calls, site visits, client meetings, planning and pre- and post-event meetings with clients and staffFunction as liaison between clients and staff to facilitate service deliveryProvide on-site customer assistance to clients during all aspects of their event, to insure superior delivery of services.Coordinating event details and specifications with internal staff, business partners, show managers, and other service providers. - Have previous experience with executing both large and small events preferably in a corporate setting.