Position: Sales and Event Manager (Smiling Gecko Cambodia)__Deadline:16-November

Smiling Gecko Cambodia (SGC) was officially registered in 2014 as a local non-profit NGO in Cambodia. It provides direct aid in the form of finance and other support to the needy in Cambodia, sponsoring projects that are sustainable both from an ecological and economic standpoint. We created a self-sufficient ecosystem for rural communities in Cambodia including Smiling Gecko Campus and Farmhouse Resort & Spa and The Gong. Farmhouse Resort & Spa is located in the countryside about 65 km north of Phnom Penh, surrounded by paddy fields and rolling hills. The Farmhouse Resort & Spa has 34 tastefully furnished rooms and suites spread over 17 bungalows in a classic Khmer style and more contemporary. The resort features multiple dining options from the main Farmhouse Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, over a very relaxing pool lounge bar to the dining extravaganza of “Restaurant Un” and the even more exclusive “Chef’s Table” situated at the founder’s private bungalow. The Sanctuary Spa with treatment rooms in 8 free-standing buildings, its pool, and the adjoining Sanctuary Café. The Spa menu is extensive and ranges from classic massages and couple massages to treatments with sauna or whirlpool use. In addition, the spa has a fully equipped gym as well as a small and two large yoga shalas.

REPORT TO: General Manager

LOCATION: Kampong Chhnang Province

BENEFIT: Accommodation, Food, Insurance, and other attractive benefits.

We are looking for a Sales and Event Manager who will manage our new Cultural Center “the Gong” that is recently opened as a brand-new Gong Studios in Cambodia. The position will be located at Smiling Gecko Campus with occasional travel to other location in Cambodia with main responsibility of organizing events for the Gong and in collaboration with Farmhouse Resort & SPA. The percentage of work between the Gong and Farmhouse Resort & Spa shall be flexible depending on actual needs and decided by General Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Brainstorming and implementing event plans and concepts.
• Detailed planning of events from start to finish according to requirements, target audience, and objectives.
• Plan and execute events for internal and external purposes.
• Keep event plans under budget and on schedule.
• Reach out to potential customers, organisations and collaborators.
• Prepare budgets and ensure adherence.
• Ensure events are carried out successfully.
• Ensure the event is completed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur.
• Develop strong ties with sponsors and customers.
• Coordinate all operations at the Gong.
• Facility management
• Team planning and coordination
• Developing event feedback surveys.
• Foster a fun and supportive organizational environment.
• Encourage event participation across all sectors of the organization.
• Advertise events through multiple channels.
• Maintain accurate records of all expenditures.
• Any other tasks assigned by Executive Director/General Manager

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in event management, hospitality, or a related field
• At least 2 - 3 years of experience in event planning, public relations, communications
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Outstanding communication, marketing skills, and negotiation ability.
• Excellent customer service orientation.
• Good time management and risk management experience.
• Expert interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook
• Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must be extremely responsible with integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion Working Conditions
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Fluently English knowledge in word and script
• Open for new improvement

If you are interested, please submit your CV & Cover Letter with your SALARY EXPECTATION to recruitment@smilinggecko-cambodia.org. The subject of the email shall be Sales and Event Manager

Moreinfo: https://www.smilinggecko.ch/en/

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