Events Executive

Title : Events Executive

Reports to: Events Manager and Managing Director

Office : Dubai, Unites Arab Emirates

KEY ATTRIBUTES | QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors in event management, marketing, communications, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in event management of luxury brands or relevant field in KSA
• Knowledge of GCC markets with key insights into the luxury sector
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and remain calm under pressure to meet deadlines
• Driven, ambitious and enthusiastic about the world of luxury and events
• Willing to travel, work on weekends or off hours as needed for events
• Solution focused and a quick thinker
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Support in the development and delivery of small to large scale events
• Conceptualizing, pitching, budgeting, delivery and management of events in the field of luxury brandswithin pre-determined budgets
• Assisting in handling various events – to plan, secure, coordinate, organize and arrange all facets ofevents from initial brief to final activation including: establishing cost projection and managing event budgets, booking and coordinating the venue and accommodations, planning room layouts and the entertainment program, managing the suppliers, and logistics on site including audio visual equipment, furniture, catering, and giveaways
• Create a luxurious experience aligned with brand values
• Support in developing ways to reduce event costs and gain new revenue streams at events
• Assist the team to market and present events deck to prospects and clients to generate interest and newbusiness opportunities
• Build strong working relationships with key client contacts to learn more about their event needs andchallenges, gaining mutual trust and respect
• Support in the development of detailed proposals for events with timelines, presentations, venues,suppliers, and documentations
• Ensure appropriate ongoing event communications around events schedule, project and budget status,key issues, and resolutions
• Lead all the post-event wrap up process as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person