Ramsay Media (Pty) Ltd is SA’s largest independent magazine and digital publishing company responsible for some of the country’s best-performing titles. We are currently looking for an Events Assistant for our Marketing Department. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

-Receive and capture all exhibition and sponsorship contracts

-Manage all updates to the Exhibitor all database

-Update the show activity data base (deli market, food trucks, etc. as and when required)

-Conduct sales research into prospective sectors

-Secure competition prizes for the show as and when required

-Travel to all shows and provide on-site logistical support

-Send updated exhibitor list and updated floor plan to web manager on a weekly basis for website update

-Direct all exhibitor queries to relevant supplier or staff member

-Manage the organiser office on site

-Ad hoc duties as and when require

Requirements: 

-Tertiary qualification in event coordination will be advantageous

-Proficient in MS Office Package

-Excellent organisation skills

-The ability to carry out a number of tasks at the same time

-Good communication and people skills

-A creative approach to problem-solving

-A high level of attention to detail

-The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

-Good negotiation, sales and marketing skills