Event manager vs event planner

Differences between event manager and event planner duties and responsibilities

Event manager example responsibilities.

• Manage FOH staff during the lunch rush - correctly handle any customer complaints or issues.
• Manage successful closing of NYC block to control traffic flow and allow celebrity red carpet entrances.
• Coordinate and manage maintenance, bartending, catering, schedules, calendars, and supervise staff.
• Create BEO's and lead weekly team meetings for support team laying out the direction and objective of upcoming events.
• Manage delivery schedules, outside vendor orders, and budget requirements for the sales, operations, and culinary staff.
• Manage all logistics and communications from beginning to end with clients, including sending invitations, monitoring RSVP, and hosting.
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Event planner example responsibilities.

• Manage client RFP s, develop detailed proposals & client pitches.
• Produce, implement, and manage sales lead forms and online surveys to determine overall ROI.
• Manage VIP & bottle service, sell tickets, hire promoters, promotional models, disc jockeys & staff for venues.
• Manage and ship all marketing and advertising kits and giveaways for career fairs, on-campus presentations, final rounds and orientations.
• Coordinate and host successful client seminars, creating invitations and promotional materials, booking venues, and selecting guest speakers.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel and transportation.
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