Events Manager
Job Description
Events Managers are professionals responsible for the development, coordination and organisation of occasions such as weddings, festivals, conventions, conferences, exhibitions, concerts and trade shows.
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Hours
Some after hours are required given the varied days and times events are scheduled.
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Qualifications
There's no standard qualification requirement to become an Events Manager, but most have a diploma or degree in event management, PR, marketing or hospitality management.
Complete a Diploma of Event Management. This is typically a full-time course over one year. Alternatively, complete a Bachelor of Business (Event Management), which is usually full-time for three years.
Explore opportunities to further your career, such as completing a Master of Management (Tourism and Event Management) in order to work towards senior roles in festival and event management, hospitality and tourism.
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Attributes
- Acumen
- Ambitious
- Approachable
- Autonomous
- Charismatic
- Cheerful
- Cooperative
- Devoted
- Easy going
- Eloquent
- Flexible
- Inquisitive
- Intuitive
- Meticulous
- Organised
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Responsible
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Key Skills
- Time Management
- Negotiation
- Multitasking
- Planning
- Project Management
- Customer Satisfaction
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Future Prospects
You may like to think about moving on from this career, some transferable skills can be utilised in roles such as;