Director - Events and Activation

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The Director of Events & Activation's will be responsible for bringing the two events and activation's teams together. The events team is on site organising various events and activities throughout the year and the activation team travels across the kingdom to generate awareness.
  • You will be working on one of the mega projects in Saudi Arabia
  • The chance to work alongside a team of world class professionals

About Our Client

The clients is a confidential government project in real estate based out of Riyadh.

Job Description

  • Maintaining communication with all team members throughout the planning process to ensure the best possible outcome of the event
  • Managing the flow of operations during an event to ensure that everything runs smoothly, including setup, breakdown, activities, and tear down
  • Overseeing the marketing and promotion of an event to ensure that it is well attended by the target audience
  • Overseeing all aspects of event planning, including finances, contracts, timelines, staffing, and vendors
  • Formulating a marketing plan for each event, including creating a budget and hiring staff to help execute the campaign
  • Managing sponsorships for events, including negotiating contracts with sponsors and developing sponsorship packages tailored to each client's needs
  • Planning and implementing marketing strategies to increase attendance at events

The Successful Applicant

  • Significant experience, at least 10 years, in a relevant sector (e.g. practical partnerships and events)
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field
  • Experience managing several teams
  • Proven ability to identify opportunities, develop strategies, and negotiate contracts.
  • Successful track record with large events, preferably in the GCC region
  • Able to develop long-term relationships with clients
  • Self-starter that demonstrates entrepreneurial behaviour
  • Ability to interact effectively with staff, membership, the public, the board of directors and volunteers
  • Excellent level of English, both verbal and written

What's on Offer

There is a very attractive local package available.

Contact
Nienke Heirman
Quote job ref
JN-092022-5750136
Phone number
+971 4709 0314

Job summary

Function
Marketing
Specialisation
Exhibitions / Events
What is your area of specialisation?
Property
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nienke Heirman
Consultant phone
+971 4709 0314
Job Reference
JN-092022-5750136

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