Event Manager

Job description / Role

Objective

To contribute to the successful execution of sporting events with high efficiency and professionalism, ensuring the Union's goal of promoting sports solidarity among member states is achieved.

Job Description

Planning, organizing, and managing sports events through all stages, while coordinating with relevant entities to ensure smooth execution that meets international standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Event Management, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in managing sports events.
• Full knowledge of procedures for organizing international sports events.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., PMP, CAPM).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage crises.
• Willingness to travel and relocate between member states.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepare annual plans for sports events in coordination with relevant departments and set strategic goals for each event.
• Coordinate with sports committees in member states to ensure events are implemented in line with international standards.
• Develop detailed budgets for each event and monitor spending to ensure adherence to financial allocations.
• Oversee the development and implementation of marketing and promotion plans across various communication channels to ensure broad audience engagement.
• Create comprehensive analytical reports to assess event performance and provide recommendations for future improvements.
• Supervise the preparation of venues, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary tools and logistical support.
• Manage work teams and volunteers by delegating tasks, offering support, and ensuring effective performance.
• Apply and enforce safety and security standards to ensure the safety of participants, attendees, and organizing teams.
• Develop tools and surveys to measure the satisfaction of participants and audiences, analyzing the results to enhance event quality.
• Coordinate with media outlets to ensure extensive coverage of the events and prominent media presence.
• Oversee the technical aspects of events, such as sound systems, lighting, and live broadcasting.
• Manage risks by creating comprehensive emergency plans to handle unexpected situations.
• Ensure compliance with local and international laws and regulations related to organizing sports events.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in sports event management and implement global best practices.

About the Company

The Professionals is a Saudi leading Consulting firm that was established in 2015 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Since 2015 until now, we’ve become a successful partner in delivering unique consulting services to our partners who operate in different industries and sectors.

We always combine our service offerings by adopting global best practices with local in-depth understanding and delivering it with a passion to exceed our partners’ expectations to achieve their business objectives.