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Job description / Role
Under the day to day supervision of the Marketing Director, the job holder is responsible to manage the Events activities in accordance with Marketing & Communications strategy and plan.
Key responsibilities:
• Responsible for the development, planning and implementation of the Events strategy and plan.
• Developing and managing the section’s resources (budget and human resources).
• Manage and implement all types of event production. Organise the hosting of or participation in events, either as the owner of the event or the service provider to other Departments/Functions.
This includes corporate events, launch events, brand activations, sporting events, televised events, ceremonies, road shows, trade shows and exhibitions, conferences and summits, media events, staff events, gala dinners, public events.
• Manage the event planning process from A to Z, including developing tenders, managing contracts, driving and managing event conceptualisation and production, managing event logistics and operations, reporting.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across functions to deliver multi-disciplinary events and activations.
• Identify new opportunities for events that serve the Events strategy and overall Brand/Marketing Communications.
• Set and achieve event key performance indicators ensuring event quality and meeting objectives.
• Owner of the calendar of events and responsible for the section’s project timeline.
• Build and maintain relations with key external stakeholders and determine the best ways to engage them through events.
• Manage the Events team, including assigning, supervising and reviewing projects.
• Manage external agencies and suppliers contracted.
Requirements
• Bachelor Degree required, Master of Science is a plus
• 10 - 12 years of experience in Events Management, Events Production
• Relevant experience with a sports organisation is preferred
• Strong technical/production, project management and operational skills
• Creative skills
• Excellent speaking and writing skills in English
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and easy to follow-through
• Track record of maintaining confidential and sensitive information
• Problem-solving abilities
• Flexibility and a related ability to work autonomously
• A team player willing to work on tight timelines and pitch in when needed
• Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Project, internet research, etc.)
• A positive attitude, patience, and persistence, especially when dealing with various internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage
About the Company
One of the leading committees in Qatar.