Emerge Egress Consulting is a HR Management & Training Consulting Firm established in 2017 based in Nairobi. In essence it focuses in Recruitment, Business & Marketing Strategy and Training Programs for various sectors. We partner with clients in various industries and sectors in order to meet their various needs.
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
If interested in the position and meet the above requirements, kindly send your CV on or before 20th 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.
