Events Manager
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Mode of Work: Onsite (Park Based)
Reports to: COO
Job Summary
- The Events & Experiences Lead is responsible for driving the commercial success and guest experience of a destination venue by owning the full lifecycle of events and experiences from sales and bookings through execution and post-event evaluation.
- This role combines commercial leadership, experience design, and operational excellence to increase venue utilization, grow revenue, create memorable guest experiences, and build a loyal community of repeat visitors.
- The successful candidate will act as a business owner for the events function, developing scalable systems, growing strategic partnerships, and delivering exceptional experiences that strengthen the venue's market position.
Job Responsibilities
- Drive and own event bookings across weddings, corporate functions, conferences, private celebrations, and special activations.
- Develop and optimize pricing structures, packages, and promotional offerings to maximize revenue and venue utilization.
- Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings through effective relationship management and sales processes.
- Build and maintain relationships with event planners, corporate clients, community groups, and repeat customers.
- Design and implement memorable experiences that strengthen guest engagement and encourage repeat visitation.
- Develop themed events, loyalty programs, milestone celebrations, and community-focused activations.
- Collaborate with food and beverage teams to create bundled offerings that enhance guest value and increase spend per booking.
- Plan and execute seasonal and special-event programs that maintain year-round customer interest.
- Lead end-to-end event execution, from initial briefing and planning through on-site delivery and post-event review.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless event operations and high service standards.
- Manage event support staff and vendors, ensuring quality, professionalism, and adherence to operational standards.
Job Requirements
- Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor`s Degree
- 4 - 7 years of experience in events management, hospitality, experience design, leisure, or related industries.
- Proven track record of delivering commercially successful events and achieving revenue targets.
- Experience managing large-scale events and coordinating multiple stakeholders, vendors, and operational teams.
- Demonstrated ability to develop pricing strategies, event packages, and client acquisition initiatives.
- Experience with venue operations, hospitality services, or customer experience management is highly desirable.
- Strong professional network within the events, hospitality, corporate, or entertainment sectors is an advantage.
Salary
N500,000 Monthly Gross.
Application Closing Date
30th June, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: resume@talentforgesolutions.com.ng using the job title as the subject of the mail.