Event Director Full-time Job

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Planning :

• Develop comprehensive event strategies aligned with client objectives and agency goals.

• Conduct thorough research and analysis to identify industry trends, audience preferences, and competitive landscapes.

• Collaborate with clients to understand their vision, goals, and expectations for each event.

2. Project Management :

• Oversee end-to-end event planning, including budgeting, scheduling, vendor management, and logistics coordination.

• Create and maintain detailed project timelines to ensure all milestones and deliverables are met on time and within budget.

• Anticipate and mitigate potential risks or challenges throughout the event planning process.

3. Team Leadership :

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of event professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and excellence

• Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively, leveraging team strengths and expertise to optimize performance

• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members.

4. Client Relationship Management :

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, establishing and nurturing strong relationships built on trust and communication.

• Actively listen to client feedback and preferences, translating their vision into actionable event concepts and experiences.

• Provide strategic recommendations and innovative solutions to enhance client satisfaction and exceed expectations.

5. Creative Direction :

• Inspire and guide the creative development of event concepts, themes, and experiences that resonate with target audiences.

• Collaborate with internal creative teams, external vendors, and partners to bring event concepts to life through engaging design, branding, and content.

6. Quality Assurance :

• Maintain meticulous attention to detail throughout the event planning and execution process, ensuring flawless implementation and delivery.

• Conduct post-event evaluations and analysis to measure success against predefined KPIs, identifying areas for improvement and optimization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field.

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in event planning and management, with a proven track record of successfully executing large-scale event, with a notable

advantage in UAE-specific experience.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.

• Exceptional project management capabilities, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client relationship management skills.

• Creative thinker with a passion for innovation and pushing the boundaries of event design.

• Proficiency in event management software and tools.

• Flexibility to travel and work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.

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