Event Manager
A senior event manager with 10+ years of experience providing end-to-end event planning, on-site direction, vendor coordination, and timeline management for weddings, corporate events, conferences, and large-scale productions.
Positions & specializations
About this operator
The Event Manager handles the complete lifecycle of an event — from pre-event planning meetings and vendor briefings to on-site coordination, problem-solving, and post-event teardown. The event manager serves as the single point of contact between the client and all vendors, operators, and venue staff. This is Rentitem.lk's premium event management service — recommended for weddings with 200+ guests, corporate conferences, product launches, and multi-vendor productions requiring coordinated technical and operational execution.
This is our event-management tier - suitable for running standard to mid-scale events with multiple vendors. We do not position this role as a top-tier wedding planner or industry-expert event director. For high-budget destination weddings, international corporate launches, or celebrity events, please engage an independent specialist planner directly.
Skills
Responsibilities
- Pre-event planning meeting and scope confirmation
- Vendor coordination and briefing sessions
- Full event timeline creation and management
- On-site event direction and supervision
- Problem-solving and last-minute adjustments
- Guest flow and seating coordination
- Coordination between venue, caterers, decorators, and technical vendors
- Post-event teardown supervision and debrief
Common use cases
What's included
- 01 × Professional Event Manager (10+ years experience)
- Pre-event planning meeting (1-2 hours) — included
- Vendor coordination and briefing
- Full on-site event direction
- Timeline and schedule management
- Single point of contact during event
- Post-event teardown supervision
Extra charges (quoted on booking)
- Outstation travel — Quoted on booking (locations outside Colombo district)
- Overtime — 150% of hourly rate per extra hour
- Accommodation — Required for multi-day outstation events
Frequently asked
What does the event manager actually handle on the day?
How far in advance should I book an event manager?
Does the event manager handle hiring vendors?
What is included in the pre-event planning meeting?
What is the standard coverage duration?
Can the event manager handle multiple venues or multi-day events?
Do travel charges apply?
How do I confirm a booking?
Things to know
- Premium service — pricing reflects senior-level event management expertise and 10+ years of experience.
- Standard booking covers full event day (10-12 hours). Overtime at 150% of hourly rate applies for extended hours beyond the event day.
- Pre-event planning meeting (1-2 hours) is included in the service — no additional charge.
- The event manager coordinates vendors — they do not replace individual vendor bookings which must be confirmed separately.
- Minimum booking notice: 14 days (30+ days recommended for large events).
- Travel charges apply for locations outside Colombo district.
- Accommodation required for multi-day events outside Colombo.
- Cancellation within 7 days of the event forfeits 50% of the booking fee.
- For support, contact WhatsApp: +94 777 186 500