Events Coordinator

Job description / Role

Overall Responsibilities:
The MEA Membership Coordinator will be the point of contact for all MEA based members of the company. This position should communicate with existing members, reach out to prospects, and monitor the industry in the region. Based in the strongly developing region of the Emirates, this person should help to better service our members, identify the needs of the industry in the region, and help develop member benefits. The position should also help with organizing events and work closely with the EMEA Executive Director to support him in the daily work and on special projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Staff the Dubai office and be the primary contact for all members and prospects in the Middle East/Africa Region
• Maintain relationships to local stakeholders and updates information in the databases
• Researching the industry and understand its needs, establish recommendations and suggestions for future products for the region
• Handle telephone and mail communications both internally and externally
• Manage mailings/newsletter in the MEA region
• Assist in responding to e-mails on behalf of the EMEA Executive Director
• Maintain a professional image, provide excellent customer service to the company's guests and direct queries to the right employees
• Assist in data research and input into databases
• Participate in special projects as needed
• Develop the company's presence in the region by identifying needs and organizing gatherings

Requirements

Qualification, Knowledge, Skill Required:
• Minimum two years of experience in office administration
• Be well organized and able to multi-task
• Be an effective communicator both, verbal and written in Arabic
• Be an outgoing person in reaching out to members and prospects
• Professional representation skills
• Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in using the tools of Microsoft Office
• Be flexible and able to work independently
• Support, prepare and organize events

About the Company

BAC Middle East - the longest established professional recruitment consultancy in the UAE. Established in 1979, we have been at the forefront of the region's recruitment industry for 40 years and were the first firm of our type in the world to achieve ISO9001 certification: a reflection of our constant emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction.

With our well-developed infrastructure and staff strength, we are able to assist you with recruitment needs ranging from junior professionals through to middle and senior management, whatever your industry sector.

BAC's proven regional experience and resources can help ensure that you recruit the best available candidates and enjoy the many advantages of a managed recruitment process.