Event Manager, IDN Event

IDN Media (Jakarta Metropolitan Area)

DKI Jakarta, Indonesia

IDN Media is the leading media platform company for Millennials and Gen Z in Indonesia, with over 70 million Monthly Active Users (MAU). Our vision to democratize information for all Indonesians and bring positive impacts to the society.

About this position

The Event Manager for IDN Event will be responsible for overseeing the execution of signature events, including conferences and food expos, while managing budgets, vendors, and team members to ensure successful delivery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth execution of all operations related to signature event: Conference and Food Expo
• Find new sophisticated ideas and concepts for conference events.
• Manage the event budget (RAB), invoicing, and accounts payable process while managing the team on an event-by-event basis where necessary
• Solicit, select, negotiate, and manage external vendors
• Manage VIPs and senior stakeholders in a courteous and professional manner
• Make recommendations for new vendors, consultants, venues, and other external resources needed in the execution of events
• Make recommendations on what sponsorship activations may be possible at selected venues
• Establishing project management protocols for each project tailored to needs and teams
• Manage and direct onsite staff and team members to ensure successful event delivery

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in any field
• A minimum of 6 - 8 years of progressive experience in offline events and meetings planning is required for this position
• Preferably experience in handling big conferences
• Comprehend in event budgeting is a must
• Experience as an Event Manager preferably within a professional event service firm
• Ability to prioritize projects and work with other team members to meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel