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Events project manager
The profession of events project manager has seen strong growth in recent years. Indeed, the importance of events within companies continues to grow. From trade fairs and inaugurations to company parties, the number of events is increasing and they are becoming more and more important. This article details everything you need to know about the job of events project manager, from qualifications to remuneration, including the essential skills and the different career stages.
The business
What is an events project manager?
Its role
An event project manager is a professional involved in the organisation and running of an event. His or her role is to coordinate the various trades upstream to ensure the success of an event: the planning, organisation, logistics and monitoring of an event are all under his or her authority.
Its field of action
The work of the events project manager is varied. They may be called upon to advise their clients on the choice of venue, timing and sometimes even decoration. They can also help with event communications.
The functions
What are the duties of an events project manager?
The role of the events project manager is to supervise all the participants in an event, including the presenters, technicians, caterers, sound and lighting engineers. To ensure that an event runs smoothly, he or she must draw up a set of specifications and ensure that the other service providers comply with them.
As project manager, they are responsible for all the stages in the organisation of the event and for ensuring that it runs smoothly. They also work closely with the various parties involved: suppliers, artists, technicians, internal and external contacts.
Qualifications
The qualities and skills needed to be a good events project manager
With a wide range of tasks and responsibilities, the events project manager is a multi-tasking professional who must both organise the project and coordinate the teams. The project manager must be able to work as part of a team without ever losing sight of the need to meet deadlines and budgets. They have to be able to listen to customers’ needs and be extremely versatile in order to meet all their requirements.
The events project manager must therefore have a perfect command of the subject, a strategic vision, be able to plan, coordinate and lead the various partners, know how to draw up a provisional budget, be an effective communicator, be autonomous and have charisma.
Event organisation is a job that demands boundless dedication and flawless organisation. Whether for a private or professional organisation, the events project manager must be rigorous and autonomous.
There are also many other opportunities in the communications sector.
The benefits
What are the advantages of working as an events project manager?
There are many reasons to become an events project manager. The first is to have a job that allows you to develop your creativity and analytical skills. Creating an event is an art in itself that the project manager must master. An event is a story to be told, a unique moment that must be special and unforgettable.
You’ll also have an opportunity to use your skills in event organisation. Next, leadership skills will enable you to work with different partners. You’ll also be able to use your knowledge of marketing and communications.
Remuneration
Events project manager: salary and career development
An event project manager’s income generally depends on the number of events he or she organises each year. But it also depends on the reputation of the project manager and the agency they work for. The average annual salary for event project managers is €54,500. Bonuses may be added for successful events. Salaries have risen by 13% in the last five years.
Event project managers work in communications or events agencies. They may also work for large companies. They may also set up their own events agency.
Up to
54 500€
Salary per year
Training courses
How can I become an events project manager?
Our training courses
Education may be one of the keys to a successful career, but it’s not necessarily the only one. Today’s events sector is increasingly competitive and companies are looking for a wide range of profiles with experience.
The easiest way to gain experience is to do work placements or an apprenticeship contract during your training. People who work in this sector usually have up to 5 years’ higher education. At INSEEC, we offer several courses that can prepare you for this profession:
INSEEC has a dedicated coaching service that supports students in their search for a company.
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