Arabic Speaking Events Manager

Executive Solutions

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: HP031-1577

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

On behalf of our client a leading government sponsored University we are recruiting for an Arabic speaking Events Manager. This role is to be based in Abu Dhabi with frequent travel to Dubai.

The primary responsibility for this position will focus on managing the planning and logistics for major events taking place at the University, whilst developing the commercial business base of the Center to ensure profitability. It will be expected that candidates are able to manage and develop the convention center team to ensure high-level efficient operations and service delivery.

Ideal candidates will hold at least 10 years experience in the hospitality management sector with at least 5 years spent within a managerial capacity with demonstrable expertise in event management. This position requires candidates to have a strong knowledge of the local UAE market.

- The development and maintenance of external client relationships and the subsequent conversion of these sales leads into actual generated revenues
- The management of the coordination and execution of major events taking place on campus
- Management of a complete diary of the forthcoming events both internal and external
- Accountability for annual financial targets with a goal to meet and exceed budgeted revenue targets so as to achieve a healthy profit
- A clear accounts receivables where all invoices are paid on time
- Continuous assessment and monitoring of policies, procedures and systems to ensure they fit the strategic objectives of the venue
- Management of the Convention Centre team to ensure they fulfill tasks as per their job description

Requirements

Essential:
- Relevant education and qualification within industry e.g. bachelor’s degree in business / management / hospitality
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the hospitality management sector including 5 years of management experience
- Demonstrated expertise in event management/operations as well as sales and business development
- Fluent Spoken Arabic & English
- Ability to travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai as required
- Commercial acumen and ability to gather and analyze market data

Desirable
- Master Degree

About the Company

Executive Solutions is a different breed of talent consultancy. Driven by a unique philosophy, we think differently and act differently from the pack. Were here to do one thing: to improve our clients businesses by finding, focusing and delivering the most talented people.

We dont just do traditional contingency recruitment. Discovering talent is much more than just matching a CV to a vacancy - its about understanding companys corporate culture and ensuring a comprehensive match. We believe that in order to find the right candidate we must understand the motivations and ambitions of senior management, which is reflected in our personal approach when partnering with a client.

Executive Solutions is your trusted talent solutions partner head quartered in Dubai, specialising in direct talent, tailored talent and HR talent solutions, along with Nationalisation initiatives throughout the Middle East. Driven by a unique philosophy, we incorporate innovative and comprehensive talent management solutions each tailored to suit what our clients need.

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