Summary: Events & Brand Coordinator role at The Sands. Responsible for coordinating events, supporting brand activities, managing event logistics, and promoting the company’s brand. Requires a relevant marketing, hospitality, or events qualification and strong organisational skills. The role is based in Nairobi with duties performed on-site.
Position Summary
The Events & Brand Coordinator manages events, guest experiences, and day-to-day brand activity across The Sands Kenya properties.
The
role handles wedding and event enquiries, coordinates special set-ups and
seasonal events, supports social media with our external agency, and ensures
all guest-facing experiences reflect brand standards.
Key Responsibilities
Events
& Guest Experiences
- Manage wedding and event enquiries and client communication.
- Conduct show-arounds and coordinate private events (dinners,
celebrations, etc.).
- Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth event
delivery.
- Coordinate entertainment and be present at key events when required.
- Support logistics including accommodation, transfers, and payments.
Event
Planning
- Coordinate key events (e.g. Nomad Craft Fair) and seasonal
programming.
- Plan festive calendar and décor across properties.
- Develop new guest experiences and event concepts.
- Create basic event marketing materials (flyers, posters, signage).
Brand
& Social Media
- Manage daily engagement on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
- Work with external agency on content planning and approvals.
- Select imagery, support Reels creation, and review captions.
- Maintain content schedule in Asana.
- Monitor media inbox and respond to enquiries.
Key Attributes
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Creative with a strong sense of brand and presentation.
- Confident communicator with guests and suppliers.
- Strong event coordination and multitasking skills.
- Comfortable with social media and basic content creation (Canva).
- Proactive, flexible, and able to work evenings/weekends when needed.
- Hospitality, events, or marketing experience preferred.
How to Apply
