Role Summary:

Afro Sayari Resort is seeking an experienced Events Manager to drive event venue bookings, oversee end-to-end event execution, and ensure exceptional client and guest experiences. The role involves sales and business development, event planning and operations, client relations, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Sales & Business Development:

• Drive event venue bookings for corporate retreats, weddings, social gatherings, and large-scale entertainment events.
• Conduct site tours for prospective clients and present tailored event packages.
• Develop pricing strategies, quotations, and contracts in alignment with management guidelines.

2. Event Planning & Operations:

• Oversee end-to-end event execution from initial consultation through layout setup, menu selection, media/AV, and post-event tear-down.
• Coordinate with internal departments (F&B, kitchen, groundskeeping, security, housekeeping) to ensure seamless workflow on event days.
• Manage vendor relationships for external service providers (decor, PA sound systems, DJs, photography, entertainers).

3. Client & Guest Relations:

• Serve as the main point of contact for event hosts on event days to ensure all client expectations are met or exceeded.
• Handle client queries, custom requests, and resolve operational bottlenecks swiftly on-site.
• Collect client feedback post-event to track satisfaction and refine operational processes.

4. Leadership & Cost Control:

• Supervise setup teams, casual event staff, and service crew to maintain high standards of hospitality and safety.
• Monitor event budgets, labor allocations, and material costs to ensure departmental profitability.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Public Relations, Event Management, Project Management, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience in event management or hospitality sales, preferably within a resort, hotel, or major event venue in Kenya.

Skills:

• Demonstrated track record in corporate event sales and wedding management.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent leadership, time management, and multi-tasking capabilities under pressure.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

Note:

Afro Sayari is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Drive event venue bookings for corporate retreats, weddings, social gatherings, and large-scale entertainment events.
• Conduct site tours for prospective clients and present tailored event packages.
• Develop pricing strategies, quotations, and contracts in alignment with management guidelines.
• Oversee end-to-end event execution from initial consultation through layout setup, menu selection, media/AV, and post-event tear-down.
• Coordinate with internal departments (F&B, kitchen, groundskeeping, security, housekeeping) to ensure seamless workflow on event days.
• Manage vendor relationships for external service providers (decor, PA sound systems, DJs, photography, entertainers).
• Serve as the main point of contact for event hosts on event days to ensure all client expectations are met or exceeded.
• Handle client queries, custom requests, and resolve operational bottlenecks swiftly on-site.
• Collect client feedback post-event to track satisfaction and refine operational processes.
• Supervise setup teams, casual event staff, and service crew to maintain high standards of hospitality and safety.
• Monitor event budgets, labor allocations, and material costs to ensure departmental profitability.

• Demonstrated track record in corporate event sales and wedding management.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent leadership, time management, and multi-tasking capabilities under pressure.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Public Relations, Event Management, Project Management, or a related field.