Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Emerge Egress Consulting is a Management and Training Consulting established in 2017 (herein referred as EEC). EEC specializes in offering tailored and proficient HR Management training and team building services. We examine issues of concern in depth and we have specialized in training which looks at the demand for potential success of Government, Local ...

Role Objective

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a professional with a strong track record in events or experiential marketing. You will lead the company to achieve business targets, build a high-performing team, and ensure operational excellence. The successful candidate will oversee strategic growth, optimize processes, manage finances, and maintain strong client relationships, while shaping the future of a creative and dynamic organization.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, or related field

Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is a strong advantage

Experience needed

Minimum 6 years’ professional experience, including at least 2 years in a senior leadership role

Proven experience in events, experiential marketing, hospitality, or creative industries

Demonstrated success in scaling operations and managing complex, high-profile events

Experience managing budgets, teams, and high-value clients

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Key Competencies

Strong leadership and people management skills

Strategic thinking with practical execution ability

Excellent financial and commercial understanding

Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management

Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure

High integrity, accountability, and professionalism

Entrepreneurial mindset with operational discipline

• Develop and execute short- and long-term business strategies
• Drive profitability, business growth, and market expansion initiatives.
• Translate creative ideas into commercially viable event concepts.
• Oversee the full event lifecycle, ensuring excellence in planning, execution, and post-event evaluation.
• Establish and enhance SOPs, internal systems, and operational controls.
• Ensure consistent delivery of projects within set quality standards, timelines, and budgets.
• Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, venues, and key stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop internal teams.
• Build a high-performing, accountable, and innovative organizational culture.
• Oversee recruitment, succession planning, and performance management.
• Act as the key decision-maker in daily operations.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial performance.
• Drive revenue growth through new client acquisition, partnerships, and service offerings.
• Ensure cost efficiency and profitability across all events.
• Work closely with finance teams and auditors.
• Represent the organization to key clients, partners, and sponsors.
• Strengthen brand positioning and enhance market reputation.
• Lead negotiations for high-value contracts and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with the Board and Founders on governance matters and reporting.
• Support long-term sustainability and organizational readiness for growth.
• Work closely with the Board/Founders on governance and reporting
• Support long-term organizational sustainability and governance readiness

• Leadership and people management skills
• Strategic thinking with practical execution ability
• Financial and commercial understanding
• Communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure
• High integrity, accountability, and professionalism
• Entrepreneurial mindset with operational discipline

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, or related field
• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is a strong advantage
• Minimum 6 years’ professional experience, including at least 2 years in a senior leadership role
• Proven experience in events, experiential marketing, hospitality, or creative industries
• Demonstrated success in scaling operations and managing complex, high-profile events
• Experience managing budgets, teams, and high-value clients