Managing Director - Events

About the Role

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.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute short- and long-term business strategies to drive profitability, business growth, and market expansion initiatives.
• Event Concept Development: Translate creative ideas into commercially viable event concepts.
• Lifecycle Management: Oversee the full event lifecycle, ensuring excellence in planning, execution, and post-event evaluation.
• Operational Excellence: Establish and enhance SOPs, internal systems, and operational controls to ensure consistent delivery within set quality standards, timelines, and budgets.
• Relationship Management: Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, venues, and key stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Lead, mentor, and develop internal teams to 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.

Financial & Commercial Management

• 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, working closely with finance teams and auditors.

Stakeholder & Brand Management

• 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.

Governance & Transition

• Collaborate with the Board and Founders on governance matters and reporting.
• Support long-term sustainability and organizational readiness for growth.

Job Specifications 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’ professional experience, including at least 2 years in a senior leadership role.
• Industry Knowledge: Proven experience in events, experiential marketing, hospitality, or creative industries.
• Track Record: Demonstrated success in scaling operations and managing complex, high-profile events, alongside experience managing budgets, teams, and high-value clients.

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.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@emergeegressconsulting.com using the position as the subject of the email.