Events Manager – Corporate & Consumer

Media, Entertainment & Events

K sh 160,000 – 260,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Madaraka (Lang’ata Rd / Strathmore View) Overview: Our client is looking for an Events Manager to plan and deliver brand launches, conferences, and festivals end-to-end. You’ll own budgets, vendor rosters, permits, safety plans, and measurable post-event ROI. Expect weekend build/strike, sponsor decks, and meticulous run-of-show docs. Key Responsibilities: - Create event concepts, budgets, and critical paths. - Source venues/vendors; negotiate; maintain SLAs. - Produce ROS, cue sheets, staffing plans, and safety docs. - Manage build/strike; lead rehearsals; handle crisis comms. - Post-event reports KPIs, photos, payouts, lessons learned. Education & Experience: - Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Events/PR/Marketing; 4–6 yrs. Skills & Tools: - Project planning, vendor mgmt, H&S, sponsorships, spreadsheets. KPIs: - On-time starts, sponsor deliverables met, NPS, and budget variance. Compensation (Kenya): KES 160,000–260,000 + event completion + sponsor bonuses. Estimates only; final comp shifts with event scale/complexity, sponsor revenue responsibility, and the month’s pipeline. Senior hires sometimes receive revenue-linked commissions. Benefits: - Medical, per diems, transport, kit. Growth Path: - Senior Events Manager → Events & Partnerships Lead → GM (Experiential). Ideal promotion cycle.