Operations Manager - UAE National - Conferences & Exhibitions

Job description / Role

- Prepare plans and develop timetables with set deadlines in accordance with the project management process adopted by INDEX for the various event related activities.
- Execute and coordinate all assigned areas of project management activity
- Coordinate the day to day activities of the event
- Interact closely and effectively with other departments and teams including the Project Manager, ensuring being briefed fully and correctly in all aspects
- Maintain an ongoing progress report and produce periodic status reports of the event
- Attend to all stakeholders expectations by communicating through meetings, verbal, written and email forms
- Respond to requests from the client in an efficient and timely manner
- Actively seek to increase the income generated by the event in conjunction with the Project Manager, closely monitoring and actively reducing expenses.
- Able to use own initiative in identifying, addressing and resolving day to day issues and challenges
- Able to work appropriate hours to complete tasks and meet goals
- Be the client advocate; ensure all issues and changes are met by the team
- Research and develop event profile, identifying market leads and presenting these to the team and management.

Requirements

- University degree holder in Business or Management studies with one to two years experience in the field of Exhibitions and Events
- Ability to work with a variety of individuals, including clients, colleagues and applicant
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced office environment is essential.
- Well organized with an eye and attention for details
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, able to use email and internet effectively
- Excellent Arabic and English
- Candidate should be able to communicate clearly & concisely by phone & e-mail.
- Should have the ability to promptly respond to inquiries

About the Company

Established in 1991, INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions, is a leading national company specialized in events management. Over the years, INDEX Conferences and Exhibitions has organized a range of events in various fields that included Medical, Economic, Industrial, Academic, Trade, Investment, Business and many others.

In 2016, INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions opened a new branch in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. This branch was an addition to a series of successful enterprises that INDEX has endeavored since its inception. Through its new branch, INDEX transferred its expertise in organizing international conferences and exhibitions to Abu Dhabi by organizing a number of elite events in Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company "ADNEC".

Today, as a fully integrated event management company, INDEX provides all types of events' services and facilities that include Event Marketing & PR, Innovative Design, Financial Planning and Control, Complete Registration Services, Education and Scientific Program Planning, Venue Management, Total Website Solutions, Sponsorship, Exhibition Sales, Planning and Construction, Logistics and Shipping Management, and Hospitality services.