FREELANCE EVENTS MANAGER REQUIRED (immediate start)

Question

We have ambitious growth targets to host the BEST events all across the country. To meet these targets, we are expanding our events, marketing team.

We are recruiting for an Events Manager to handle our events plans on a part-time basis.

The Event Manager will maintain responsibility for: 
Managing and overseeing events across the country.
Sell tickets and perform direct marketing activities including flyering. 
Building and managing a team of event reps. 
Liaising with DJ’s and book agents, negotiating fees that fit within budgets. 
Conceptualising and creating new events brands. 
Sourcing new venues and liaise with venue managers. 
Source new student societies to work with on events. 
Working closely with social media managers, videographers, designers and other supporting staff members.
Promoting events using all relevant social media channels.

The ideal candidate will:
Work under own initiative and discover new opportunities (IMPERATIVE)
Knowledge of popular music/culture including Hip-Hop, RnB, Dancehall, Afrobeats
Experience in managing events in the nightlife industry.
Eagar to create and run your own events across the country. 
Handle highly pressurised environments. 
Must be available to work during events days (Weekends)

Immediate Tasks: 
Creating and promoting your own events (min. one event per month). 
Promoting our existing events
Manage weekend events including scanning tickets, handling cash and queries 
Sourcing new venue and building 
Sell tickets for all upcoming events (minimum 30-50 per week).
Promote events using all relevant social media channels. 
Book new dates across the calendar 
Manage social media accounts

Targets/Results: 
The Events Manager must be able to deliver the following results: 
Sell a minimum of 30-50 tickets per week 
Create and sell out one event per month 
Manage our events on a weekly basis

Exceeding these targets will result in additional renumerated bonuses. Percentage of total event profit offered to all events created.

Remuneration:
Starting salary: ​​Up to £650 fixed salary + bonuses upon successful event delivery.

Working hours: 
3 self-selected hours per day - Monday to Friday 
Daily reports being provided on completed tasks 
Must be available for work during event days

Please e-mail info@whatsthemotiveuk.com if you are interested.

We look forward to meeting you!