Event Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced Event Manager to join our team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event management, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for creating memorable experiences. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels in creative collaboration, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with clients and/or internal team to take control of incoming briefs, interrogating them and owning the response including but not limited to the brief objectives, requirements, and expectations.

• Translate client briefs into creatively strategic proposals within defined timeframes.

• Develop, produce, implement, and document detailed proposals for events, activations, and exhibition stands.

• Develop comprehensive event plans, including timelines, budgets, venue selection, logistics, suppliers, and staffing requirements.

• Conduct and contribute to brainstorming sessions with the creative team, maintaining strategic and creative thinking to create winning proposals.

• Inspire younger team members to be expressive and innovative in their ideas.

• Source and negotiate contracts with vendors and suppliers, ensuring high-quality services at competitive prices.

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless event execution.

• Manage on-site event operations, supervising staff and troubleshooting issues as they arise.

• Monitor event performance, gathering feedback from attendees and stakeholders to inform future improvements.

• Stay up-to-date with media, marketing, and design developments and tools, then share any findings to achieve perpetual improvement across the company.

• Ensure compliance with local regulations and industry best practices.

Stay current with pop culture trends and news to incorporate relevant themes and ideas into events

Develop event concepts, themes, and designs that align with client objectives and reflect current cultural trends.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in event management, preferably within an Experiential Agency

• Proven track record of successfully planning and executing large-scale events.

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on building strong client relationships.

• Proficiency in event management software and tools.

• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality events.

• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.

• Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus.