Events Manager
Edge Resourcing
Dubai, UAE
Ref: KP969-21
Edge Resourcing

The Role


The Role


Events Manager - Retail
AED 22-24K + benefits + bonus + company discount scheme.

Leading UAE based retail brand group are looking for an experienced Events Manager to join their team. Main duties will include:

•Develop concepts for events, manage them, identify effective brand associations through sponsorships and leverage the participation through channels aimed at maximising PR mileage.

•Coordinate with clients and suppliers on specific requirements / details of the event being organised to ensure that the programme/event meets the needs and specifications of the client and is within budget.

•Identify a suitable venue for the events and arrange for all the required materials, including invitations, food and entertainment, for effective brand presentation.

•Visit the site of the sponsorship programme or event, arrange for necessary display materials and supervise their display at appropriate places to ensure maximum publicity and exposure to the client’s product / brand / service

•Ensure that all elements pertaining to each event are successfully completed within set timelines and budgets.

•Identify relevant sponsorship opportunities and brand associations in line with brand identity and requirements and leverage the participation through channels aimed at maximising mileage.

•Monitor continuously all the details of organising the event to ensure Group standards are maintained throughout and the image of the brand/product/company is enhanced.

•Prepare and submit reports periodically, both to the client, Group Events Manager and VP Events, to monitor the costs incurred per programme / event vis-à-vis its benefits.

•Guide, train and develop subordinate to work to his/her best potential

Requirements


Requirements


You must have Middle East Events experience within the Retail arena, ideally withinluxury but retail is a definite must.

The ideal candidate will also be:

1) Graduate in any arts discipline with tertiary qualification in Marketing / PR

2) Good communicator with strong interpersonal skills

3) Highly organised, with an eye for detail

4) Exposure to multicultural working environment

5) 5-7years experience in the field.

About the Company


About the Company


Edge Resourcing was established in the United Arab Emirates in 2008. We have taken care in our growth and have kept our corporate values throughout.

Edge Resourcing is led by a specialist team of Recruitment Consultants, each of whom have experience of working in and a sound knowledge of the local market place. We have gradually expanded our horizons and now offer specialist services within the Middle East Retail sector. Our aim is to provide a thorough and honest service to both our candidates and clients, making sure that we only take on work which we feel we can service to the correct level of satisfaction required.

We currently offer professional and tailored contingency and retained search services to the following specialist sectors of the market:
Retail
Accountancy and Finance
Office Support
Human Resources
Sales and Marketing
Legal

Our aim is to continue to position ourselves in the market as one of the most consistent and successful suppliers of manpower. We strive to make things happen and make a difference to your business and career. Success isn’t just about putting people into jobs, but about giving you an honest, personal service. Whether you are a client or a candidate, our aim is to find out exactly what it is that you are looking for, rather than push you to settle for your second choice.

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