22 Oct
Plum Jobs
Dubai
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Our client is an award-winning events technology agency with a superb portfolio of high profile corporate and public live events ranging from sports, music and lifestyle. With an impressive portfolio of celebrity clients and exclusive events, they are changing the way we experience live events and exhibitions.
We are hiring UAE experienced events project managers to join their Dubai operations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the full lifecycle of events from concept, planning, executing and managing a portfolio of live events and exhibitions, ensuring all projects are completed seamlessly on time, within budget and exceed the clients' expectations.
Role Summary
- Event planning and production xe2x80x93 develop and implement concepts, project scope and plans, budgets, technical and labour schedules.
- Sourcing venues, negotiating terms and setting up agreements.
- Coordinate with service providers and suppliers xe2x80x93 manage all event logistics including but not limited to food & beverage, ground transportation, media and production equipment (staging and audiovisual), entertainment, dxc3xa9cor and registration process.
- Manage onsite operations including changes to schedules, equipment or workforce.
- Prepare post-event analysis and reports based on metrics to assess the success of events and identify areas for improvement.
- Event marketing and promotion xe2x80x93 collaborate with the marketing team to develop effective event marketing strategies. Assist in creating email and social media campaigns and promotional materials. Monitor registration metrics to drive attendee engagement.
- Ensure all projects adhere to mandatory health, safety and risk regulations.
Mandatory Skills & Experience
- 7 xe2x80x93 10 yearsxe2x80x99 as a seasoned events project manager / exhibition manager with extensive experience of managing large-scale and high profile events from start to completion in the UAE.
- The inherent ability to work to deadlines and under pressure whilst adapting to clients changes.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen to maximize project profitability xe2x80x93 negotiate supplier contracts and up-sell additional services to clients.
- Ability to utilize data-driven insights to optimize future events and enhance the overall event strategy.
- Consultative approach with strong capabilities in account management, event planning, stakeholder management with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, sponsors and events industry suppliers.
- UAE driving license is mandatory.
Candidate Profile
- Currently living in the United Arab Emirates xe2x80x93 must be able to live and work in Dubai.
- Fluent in English.
- Able to work weekends and evenings due to the nature of the role.
- Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills xe2x80x93 client meetings and briefings, coordination with suppliers, sponsors and event partners.
Education
- Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree
- PMP project management certification is a strong advantage
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