Managing Director-Events Job

Managing Director Vacancy-Events-Nairobi

Role Objective

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a professional with a strong track record in events or experiential marketing. You will lead the company to achieve business targets, build a high-performing team, and ensure operational excellence.
The successful candidate will oversee strategic growth, optimize processes, manage finances, and maintain strong client relationships, while shaping the future of a creative and dynamic organization.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short- and long-term business strategies
• Drive profitability, business growth, and market expansion initiatives.
• Translate creative ideas into commercially viable event concepts.
• Oversee the full event lifecycle, ensuring excellence in planning, execution, and post-event evaluation.
• Establish and enhance SOPs, internal systems, and operational controls.
• Ensure consistent delivery of projects within set quality standards, timelines, and budgets.
• Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, venues, and key stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Lead, mentor, and develop internal teams.
• Build a high-performing, accountable, and innovative organizational culture.
• Oversee recruitment, succession planning, and performance management.
• Act as the key decision-maker in daily operations.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial performance.
• Drive revenue growth through new client acquisition, partnerships, and service offerings.
• Ensure cost efficiency and profitability across all events.
• Work closely with finance teams and auditors.

Stakeholder & Brand Management

• Represent the organization to key clients, partners, and sponsors.
• Strengthen brand positioning and enhance market reputation.
• Lead negotiations for high-value contracts and strategic partnerships.

Governance & Transition

• Collaborate with the Board and Founders on governance matters and reporting.
• Support long-term sustainability and organizational readiness for growth.

• Work closely with the Board/Founders on governance and reporting
• Support long-term organizational sustainability and governance readiness

  Job Specifications and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Event Management, Hospitality, Communications, or related field
• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is a strong advantage
• Minimum 6 years’ professional experience, including at least 2 years in a senior leadership role
• Proven experience in events, experiential marketing, hospitality, or creative industries
• Demonstrated success in scaling operations and managing complex, high-profile events
• Experience managing budgets, teams, and high-value clients

    Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Strategic thinking with practical execution ability
• Excellent financial and commercial understanding
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure
• High integrity, accountability, and professionalism
• Entrepreneurial mindset with operational discipline

How to Apply

If interested in the position and meet the above requirements, kindly send your CV on or before 17^th April 2026 to the email careers@emergeegressconsulting.com and indicate the position applied for in the subject line. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Interviews will be done on a rolling basis.