Managing Director - Events

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategy & Growth: Develop and execute short- and long-term business strategies; drive profitability, business growth, and market expansion initiatives.
• Event Management: Translate creative ideas into commercially viable event concepts; 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; ensure consistent delivery of projects within set quality standards, timelines, and budgets.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, venues, and key stakeholders; represent the organization to key clients, partners, and sponsors.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop internal teams; build a high-performing, accountable, and innovative organizational culture; oversee recruitment, succession planning, and performance management.
• Financial Oversight: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial performance; drive revenue growth through new client acquisition and partnerships; ensure cost efficiency.
• Governance: Collaborate with the Board and Founders on governance matters and reporting; support long-term sustainability and organizational readiness for growth.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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.
• Professional Experience: Minimum 6 years’ professional experience, including at least 2 years in a senior leadership role.
• Industry Background: Proven experience in events, experiential marketing, hospitality, or creative industries.
• Track Record: Demonstrated success in scaling operations and managing complex, high-profile events; 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.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with operational discipline.

How to Apply

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