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General Manager – Events
CountyNot specifiedCityNot specifiedContractType not specifiedPosted2026-09-10Close dateNot specifiedExperience6 yearsSourceMyJobsInKenya
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A senior leadership role in Kenya responsible for strategic direction, operations, financial management, business development, team leadership, compliance, and asset management within the events industry. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or Event Management, with a minimum of 6 years of relevant events management experience and at least 3 years in a senior management position.
- Strategic leadership: develop business strategies, identify growth opportunities, and drive innovation
- Operations management: oversee planning, logistics, and execution for cost-efficient delivery
- Financial management: manage budgets, forecasts, and drive revenue growth
- Business development: build client relationships and drive market expansion
- Team leadership: lead high-performance teams and support performance management
- Compliance and risk management: ensure regulatory and safety compliance
- Inventory and asset management: oversee maintenance and accountability
- Minimum 6 years events management experience with 3 years in senior management
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- Required6+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in sales, call_center, entregadorThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
- Strategic
- Leadership
- Develop and implement business strategies aligned with company goals
- Identify growth opportunities, partnerships, and new markets
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement
- Operations
- Management
- Oversee daily planning, logistics, and execution leading to cost efficient operations
- Ensure timely delivery and quality of services
- Ensure high standards of customer service and
Experience
- Financial
- Management
- Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
- Drive revenue growth and cost efficiency
- Ensure accountability in resource utilization
- Business
- Development
- &
- Client
- Relations
- Build and sustain strong client relationships
- Drive sales and market expansion strategies
- Represent the company in key engagements
- Team
- Leadership
- &
- HR
- Management
- Lead and develop high-performing teams
- Support in performance management
- Promote a strong organizational culture
- Compliance
- &
- Risk
- Management
- Ensure regulatory and safety compliance
- Manage operational risks effectively
- Implement policies and procedures
- Inventory
- &
- Asset
- Management
- Oversee maintenance and utilization of assets
- Ensure proper tracking and accountability
- Minimum 6 years’ relevant
- (Events management)
- At least 3 years in a senior management role
- More Details on Skills
- Key
- Skills
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- Competencies
- Strong leadership and decision-making
- Excellent project/events management skills
- Financial and business acumen
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Problem-solving and crisis management
- Personal
- Attributes
- High integrity and professionalism
- Ability to work under pressure and long hours
- Innovative and proactive mindset
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Willing to make frequent travel and on-site supervision
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management, Event Management, or related fields (A Masters degree will be an added advantage)
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