Main role
An Events Agency Manager is responsible for organising events such as trade fairs, conferences, exhibitions, inaugurations, business tourism events, etc. They recommend services in line with the client’s project specifications. With the support of a dedicated team, they design and organise an event, manage the invitations, and oversee the smooth running of the event on the actual day. As company managers, they formulate a business strategy and ensure the sound administrative and financial management of their business, paying particular attention to human resources.
SIMILAR JOB TITLES
Travel agency manager
Job tasks
- Defining and implementing the agency’s commercial strategy to increase visibility and turnover
- Managing, training, and motivating the team to achieve sales targets and deliver outstanding customer service
- Managing the budget, optimising costs, and ensuring the agency’s financial profitability
- Developing and retaining the client portfolio, negotiating with tourism partners and service providers
- Designing, promoting, and selling tourism or event products tailored to market needs
- Ensuring the quality of services, compliance with standards, and customer satisfaction
Required skills
Sense of responsibility, Leadership, Strong organisational skills, Good interpersonal and communication skills, Creativity, Open-mindedness, Rigour, Proficiency in foreign languages
What you need to learn/master
Strategic management of tourism, Negotiation, Tourism organisations and stakeholders, Sustainable tourism and responsible marketing, Team management.
- Level of qualification: Master Year 2 (5 years of post-High School education)
Career opportunities & progression
After several years of experience, the agency manager can progress to regional management roles, network manager positions, or even general management within tourism or event groups.
