Zeitz Ocular Project Manager
About the Role
Ocular Lounge and Event Space is looking for an experienced and dynamic Venue Project Manager to manage venue bookings, event coordination and client relations. The successful candidate will drive sales and marketing initiatives, ensure exceptional client service, and manage administrative requirements efficiently. This role requires strong leadership, organisational, and negotiation skills, with a focus on maximising profitability while maintaining the highest standards of service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing bookings for events and liaising with the clients to determine event requirements.
- Preparing venue hire packages and pricing options and negotiating with clients.
- Executing all events when necessary.
- Promoting the location and events through a variety of marketing channels such as social media.
- Ensuring that the venue and facilities are clean and organised.
- Managing all administrative tasks such as invoicing, budgets and booking schedules.
- Scheduling and coordinating the rental of sound equipment, furniture, and other venue equipment.
- Liaising with catering services and supervising their requirements and logistics.
- Communicating and enforcing all Zeitz MOCAA regulations and protocols.
- Ensure that the department delivers a consistently high standard of client service. Also, achieve business objectives and maximise the profitability of all outlets. Maintain effective cost controls in all areas.
- Work alongside Director to ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day operations.
- Be responsible for maximising profit through the consistent delivery of the highest standard of service.
Requirements:
- Excellent promotional ability and knowledge of marketing channels and techniques.
- Great interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
- Strong negotiation skills and leadership abilities.
- Good knowledge of events and hospitality industry
- Excellent administrative skills and proper knowledge of working on Xero, Microsoft Office and iOS systems.
- Ability to work on various projects at a time and meet strict deadlines.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a venue or event manager preferred.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in events management, hospitality, or similar preferred.
To apply:
Should you not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: R26 000,00 - R32 000,00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cape Town, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Venue Management: 3 years (Required)
- Event Project Management: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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