Event & Activations Manager

Solutions Leisure Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An event management company in Dubai is looking for an experienced Event & Activation Manager to lead the planning and execution of events and brand activations. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in event design, be proficient in procurement and supplier coordination, and possess a strong creative vision. The role involves creating visually impactful activations aligned with brand identity and managing multi-stakeholder engagements. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in event, activation, or experiential design.
• Strong creative eye with experience in décor and event environments.
• Proven procurement, budgeting, and supplier management skills.
• Experience working with brand partners and sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end event and activation delivery.
• Create and deliver distinctive décor moments.
• Manage procurement, costing, and supplier coordination.
• Develop and manage brand partnerships and sponsorships.
• Coordinate suppliers from concept to installation.

Skills

Event design

Creative concepting

Procurement

Supplier management

Brand partnership

Budgeting

Organizational skills

Detail-focused

Job description

Event & Activation Manager

Reporting to: Creative Director – Solutions Leisure Group

Role Overview

Solutions Leisure Group is seeking an Event & Activation Manager to plan, design, and deliver events and brand activations across the portfolio. This role blends creative concepting and décor design with procurement, partnerships, and execution, ensuring each activation delivers visual impact, brand alignment, and commercial value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end event and activation delivery, from creative concept through to execution
• Propose creative concepts, event designs, and décor direction, bringing ideas to life with strong visual impact
• Create and deliver distinctive décor moments and experiential magic aligned to each brand
• Manage procurement, costing, and supplier coordination for all event décor and production
• Develop and manage brand partnerships and sponsorships to support and enhance activations
• Coordinate design, build, and creative suppliers from concept to installation
• Plan and maintain annual and seasonal event calendars
• Ensure all activations align with brand identity, tone, and guest experience
• Oversee on-site setup, execution, and post-event review
• Secure brand sponsorships to support and fund events and activations
• Pitch event and activation concepts to external partners and internal stakeholders

Experience & Skills

• 5+ years experience in event, activation, or experiential design roles
• Strong creative eye with experience concepting décor and event environments
• Proven procurement, budgeting, and supplier management skills
• Experience working with brand partners and sponsors
• Highly organised, commercially aware, and detail-focused
• Comfortable managing multiple venues and stakeholders

Measures of Success

• Visually compelling events delivered on time, on brand, and within budget
• Effective use of creative design to elevate guest experience
• Strong partnerships and efficient cost management
• Consistent execution quality across venues