Event Operations Specialist

Job description / Role

Description

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, transform people's lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

If yes, then this is the job you're looking for. We are Saudi's number one event ticketing and experience booking platform in terms of technology, features, agility, and revenue, serving some of the largest mega events in the Kingdom surpassing over 2 billion in sales. Our company is part of the Supertech Group, which also consists of UXBERT Labs, one of the best digital and user experience design agencies in the GCC, along with Kafu Games, the largest esports tournament platform in MENA.

Responsibilities:

• Support the client, event managers, in-house designers, and other third-party vendors leading up to the event, ensuring that both client and event requirements are met.
• Apply for licenses and permits required with the relevant authorities.
• Coordinate the set-up and production of the event on-site, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality event.
• Work closely with the members of the team to collectively produce a successful event.
• Handle multiple projects from entry-level to large-scale events.
• Manage logistics and inventory control of all equipment, materials, and any other items.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel plus the ability to effectively organize and manipulate data in Excel.
• Possess a good network of suppliers and contractors contacts.
• Highly competent with excellent audiovisual knowledge and hands-on skills.
• Able to take common-sense initiatives and make sound judgments and decisions.
• Effective crisis management skills.
• Good time management.
• Good negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Able to negotiate in the interest of the company.
• A passion for events and communication with an accurate eye for details.
• Ability to handle pressure, multi-task, and work within tight schedules and deadlines.
• Calm, resourceful, independent, and vigilant.