Event Manager

Role PurposeOwn the end-to-end planning and delivery of B2B/B2C events—conferences, product launches, partner forums, roadshows, exhibitions, and internal townhalls. Drive measurable outcomes (pipeline, brand lift, stakeholder engagement) while safeguarding budget, compliance, and brand standards.Scope of ResponsibilityAnnual events calendar across UAE/GCC (owned, partnered, sponsored)Event strategy, concepting, program design, production & logisticsStakeholder management (leadership, sales, comms, product, HR)Vendor ecosystem (venues, production houses, A/V, creative, staffing)Budget ownership, ROI and post-event analyticsRisk, HSE, permits, and compliance with local authoritiesKey ResponsibilitiesStrategy & PlanningBuild the annual events roadmap aligned to commercial and brand objectives.Define event formats, target personas, attendance goals, content tracks, and success metrics.Produce event playbooks, timelines, and run-of-show documentation.End-to-End DeliveryLead venue sourcing, contract negotiation, floor plans, stage design, A/V, registration, F&B, transport, accommodation, and VIP protocols.Orchestrate showcalling, rehearsals, speaker briefings, and backstage operations.Stakeholder & Partner ManagementAlign with Sales/BD on target accounts, invite strategy, and meetings program.Manage agencies, production vendors, exhibition contractors, and staffing partners; run RFPs and SLAs.Budget & ROIOwn event budgets, POs, reconciliations, and cost controls.Track ROI (e.g., cost per attendee/lead, conversion to opportunity, satisfaction scores); recommend optimizations.Marketing IntegrationCoordinate pre/during/post campaigns with digital/social/PR.Oversee creative assets, signage, brand compliance, and on-site content capture.Compliance & RiskSecure all permits/insurance; implement HSE plans, risk registers, emergency procedures, and data privacy for registrations.Data & ReportingMaintain dashboards for attendance, lead quality, NPS, earned coverage, and budget variance; deliver executive debriefs with actions.Team LeadershipManage an events coordinator/s and on-site staff; build a bench of reliable freelancers and suppliers.Qualifications6–8+ years in event management (corporate, agency, or exhibition organizer), including large-scale productions.Strong GCC experience; UAE vendor/venue network is a plus.Proven budget ownership and ROI reporting.Excellent stakeholder management and showcalling under pressure.Tools: event/registration platforms (e.g., Cvent, Eventbrite, Stova), CRM/marketing automation (HubSpot/Salesforce/Marketo), MS Office/Slides, basic design briefing.Languages: Fluent English; Arabic is an advantage.Availability for evening/weekend events and regional travel as required.