Event Manager Business & Administration Technicians

What Does an Event Manager Do?

Event managers plan and oversee events such as festivals, conferences, ceremonies, cultural events, exhibitions, formal parties, concerts, or conventions.\ They organise every stage of the events planning the venues, staff, suppliers, media, insurances all within the allocated budgetary and time limits. Event managers ensure the legal obligations are followed and the expectations of the target audience are met. They work together with the marketing team in promoting the event, searching new clients and gathering constructive feedback after the events took place.

Also known as: Catering and Convention Services Manager·Conference Planning Manager·Convention Manager·Convention Services Manager·Corporate Event Planner·Event Coordinator·Event Organizer·Event Planner·Event Specialist·Events Coordinator

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Where Do I Start?

Start with the #1 rated skill

Coordinate Events

skill

Lead events by managing budget, logistics, event support, security, emergency plans and follow up.

Ready to go deeper? Pick up to 3 skills to focus on from the list below.

These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.

Skills You Need to Become an Event Manager

Essential Skills

5 of 15

Essential Skills

5 of 15

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Coordinate Events skill

Lead events by managing budget, logistics, event support, security, emergency plans and follow up.

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Work With Respect For Own Safety skill

Apply the safety rules according to training and instruction and based on a solid understanding of the prevention measures and risks to your own personal health and safety.

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Arrange Event Needs skill

Ensure that event needs such as audio-visual equipment, displays or transportation are met.

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Confer With Event Staff skill

Communicate with staff members at a chosen event site to coordinate details.

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Develop Event Topics skill

List and develop relevant event topics and choose featured speakers.

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Direct Event Administrative Details skill

Direct administrative tasks that go with an upcoming event, such as financial operations, dissemination of promotional materials.

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Evaluate Events skill

Evaluate the success of recently organised events, making recommendations to improve future events.

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Inspect Event Facilities skill

Coordinate event facilities acording to customer demands.

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Maintain Event Records skill

Maintain records of every administrative aspect of an upcoming event, including financial details.

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Monitor Event Activities skill

Monitor event activities to ensure that regulations and laws are followed, look after satisfaction of participants, and resolve any problems arise.

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Negotiate Contracts With Event Providers skill

Negotiate contracts with service providers for an upcoming event, such as hotels, convention centres, and speakers.

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Organise Event Participants' Registration skill

Organise the official registration of event participants.

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Plan Events skill

plan programmes, agendas, budgets, and services of an event according to customers' requirements.

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Review Event Bills skill

Check event bills and proceed with the payments.

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Supervise Event Staff skill

Select, train and supervise volunteers and support staff required for events.

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Optional Skills (5 of 7 displayed)

Optional

Write Risk Assessment On Performing Arts Production skill

Assess risks, propose improvements and describe measures to be taken on a production level in performing arts.

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Determine Event Objectives skill

Communicate with customers to determine the objectives and requirements for upcoming events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.

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Document Safety Actions skill

Record all actions taken to ameliorate health and safety, including evaluations, incident reports, strategic plans, risk assessments.

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Liaise With Event Sponsors skill

Plan meetings with sponsors and event organisers to discuss and monitor upcoming events.

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Obtain Event Permits skill

Obtain all permits that are legally necessary to organise an event or exhibition, e.g. by contacting the fire or health department. Make sure that food can be served safely and …

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Select Event Providers skill

Evaluate and select the right providers of the right services, according to the customer's specific requirements.

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Solicit Event Publicity skill

Design advertisement and publicity campaign for upcoming events or exhibitions; attract sponsors.

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