Description
Negotiate contracts with service providers for an upcoming event, such as hotels, convention centres, and speakers.
Alternative labels
negotiate event providers’ contracts
agree on contractual terms with service providers
negotiate contracts with providers of events
discuss agreements with event providers
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Negotiate contracts with event providers is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Event manager: Event managers plan and oversee events such as festivals, conferences, ceremonies, cultural events, exhibitions, formal parties, concerts, or conventions.
They organise every stage of the events planning the venues, staff, suppliers, media, insurances all within the allocated budgetary and time limits. Event managers ensure the legal obligations are followed and the expectations of the target audience are met. They work together with the marketing team in promoting the event, searching new clients and gathering constructive feedback after the events took place.
Event assistant: Event assistant implement and follow plans detailed by event managers and planners. They specialise in a part of the planning either the coordination of the catering, transportation, or the facilities.
Optional skill
Negotiate contracts with event providers is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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