Senior Marketing Events Executive

Salary: QAR15,000 to QAR22,000 inclusive of Basic and allowances for housing and transportOther benefits: medical insurance for self and family, annual air ticket for self and family, onboarding allowance annual target bonus.Job Objective: To manage and execute all activities related to event management activities for the company as a whole.To provide outstanding customer service and be able to build relationships with external and internal customers.Reporting Relationship: Acting VP - Corporate CommunicationsKey Roles & Responsibilities Plan, design and manage events, production, and sponsorships, including coordination and execution of event communications. These include but not limited to: local, regional and international seminars, AGM, trade shows, client events, business meetings, sponsorships, conferences, exhibitions and social functions to help expand the brand name globally.Make arrangements for events and meetings involving VIP guests (including Board of Directors), and ensure all arrangements are handled in a professional and timely manner.Prepare an annual external and internal event calendar locally and internationally to seek interest and set budget in advance. Identify event goals.Set, communicate and maintain timelines and priorities on event programsManage the day-to-day relationship and activities with external vendors and event partners including all event logistics, fiscal requirements and event budgetBuild strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and coordinate with other departments to identify their needs and support their event programs as requiredCoordinate with Procurement to negotiate agreements with vendors and client contacts to ensure lowest cost and highest quality of serviceWork closely with Corporate Communications Team on related key initiativesCoordinate event environment (signage, branding, collateral, décor, location, entertainment, transportation, equipment, etc.) and manage the execution of events onsite successfully including invitee list, reserving rooms, determining catering needs, preparing materials, tracking various expenditures and revenues, and maintaining any necessary records.Coordinate with Marketing and PR to promote and publicize eventAnalyse event operations and prepare and implement recommendations for improving operational efficiencies within the eventsTroubleshoot and smooth issues related to the successful execution of the event programProvide post event analysis, budget recaps, internal and client feedback and incorporate learning into future event plansEnsure our event presence is consistent with the organizations brand messagePerform other job-related duties as assignedEducation & Professional Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Media, Advertising, Public Relations or any related fieldProfessional Experience: 4 - 6 years in guest relations, media, marketing, communication or a related field GCC / Middle East experience a plusComputer Skills: Business fluent Arabic and EnglishMarket/Industry/Functional Knowledge: Good knowledge of best practices in event management and guest relations JOB TYPE Work Day:Full Time Employment type:Permanent Job