Managing Director - Events

Responsibilities

• Strategy & Growth: Develop and execute the company’s short- and long-term strategic plans; drive business growth, profitability, and market expansion.
• Event Management: Translate creative vision into commercially viable event concepts; oversee end-to-end event delivery, ensuring excellence in planning, execution, and post-event evaluation.
• Operations & Controls: Establish and improve SOPs, systems, and internal controls; ensure quality standards, timelines, and budgets are consistently met.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage vendors, suppliers, venues, and key stakeholders.
• Financial Management: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance; drive revenue growth through client acquisition and partnerships; ensure cost control across all events.
• Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop internal teams; build a high-performance, accountable, and creative culture; oversee recruitment and succession planning.
• Representation: Serve as a senior representative to key clients, partners, and sponsors; strengthen brand positioning and lead negotiations for high-value contracts.
• Governance: Work closely with the Board/Founders on governance, reporting, and long-term organizational sustainability.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, or a related field. A Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is a strong advantage.
• Experience: Minimum 6 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years in a senior leadership role.
• Industry Knowledge: Proven experience in the events, experiential marketing, hospitality, or creative industry.
• Track Record: Demonstrated success in scaling operations, managing large complex events, and handling high-value budgets and clients.
• Key Competencies: Strong leadership, strategic thinking with hands-on execution, excellent financial acumen, and high integrity.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@emergeegressconsulting.com using the position as the subject of the email. Applications can also be submitted via the online application portal.