Event and Activation Manager

Home of PMG; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

PMG is looking for an Event and Activation Manager in Dubai. You will deliver a range of events and brand activations from concept to installation, requiring strong organisation, energy and calm under pressure.

You will manage multiple projects, lead on-site teams, and coordinate with production, design and client stakeholders to ensure flawless execution and post-event reporting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience managing events and brand activations in marketing, creative or experiential agency.
• Proven track record delivering events from concept through installation.
• Ability to multitask and run several projects of different scales at once.
• Strong budget management and understanding of production, suppliers and installation.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Confidence leading suppliers and teams on site.
• Willingness to work late nights, weekends and outside normal hours when events require it.
• GCC market experience and established local supplier and venue network preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple events and activations at once, from intimate brand experiences to large scale consumer and trade events.
• Take part in ideation and concept development, working closely with account, creative and design teams.
• Turn concepts into workable plans, with clear timelines, budgets, run sheets and supplier requirements.
• Work with Production on quoting, procurement and vendor briefs.
• Manage the full delivery of each event, including venues, permits, suppliers, staffing, talent, logistics and installation.
• Lead on site, overseeing builds, installs, live delivery and de-rigs.
• Keep clients and stakeholders aligned on goals, timelines and budgets.
• Identify risks early and solve problems quickly, both in planning and on the day.
• Make sure every event is delivered to an impeccable standard and reflects our clients’ brands.
• Contribute to post event reporting and recaps.
• Maintain a positive, proactive attitude and strong communication with colleagues.

Skills

Event management

Brand activations

Budget management

Vendor management

On-site leadership

GCC market experience

Flexible hours

Job description

We’re Hiring: Event and Activation Manager, Dubai

About PMG

PMG is a creative and marketing agency founded in 1996, with offices in Sydney and Dubai and work delivered for leading brands around the world. We specialise in shopper marketing, experiential, media, creative and digital, and we are growing our team in the Middle East.

Much of our work is with leading brands in the alcohol and spirits industry. Candidates must be comfortable working on alcohol brands and attending events and venues where alcohol is served.

We are looking for an Event and Activation Manager to deliver small, mid and large scale events and brand activations for our clients, from first idea through to installation and on the day delivery. This is a very fast paced role with tight turnarounds, last minute changes and late night installs on site, so we want someone highly organised, energetic and calm under pressure.

The Role

Reporting to our Account Director, you will:

• Manage multiple events and activations at once, from intimate brand experiences to large scale consumer and trade events
• Take part in ideation and concept development, working closely with our account, creative and design teams
• Turn concepts into workable plans, with clear timelines, budgets, run sheets and supplier requirements
• Work with our Production team on quoting, procurement and vendor briefs
• Manage the full delivery of each event, including venues, permits, suppliers, staffing, talent, logistics and installation
• Lead on site, overseeing builds, installs, live delivery and de-rigs
• Keep clients and internal and external stakeholders aligned on goals, timelines and budgets
• Identify risks early and solve problems quickly, both in planning and on the day
• Make sure every event is delivered to an impeccable standard and reflects our clients’ brands perfectly
• Contribute to post event reporting and recaps

What You’ll Bring

• 4+ years’ experience managing events and brand activations in a marketing, creative or experiential agency
• A proven track record delivering events of all sizes, from concept through to installation
• The ability to multitask and run several projects of different scales at the same time
• Strong budget management and a good understanding of production, suppliers and installation requirements
• Excellent organisational skills and a fine eye for detail
• Confidence leading suppliers and teams on site
• Flexibility to work late nights, weekends and outside normal hours when events require it
• GCC market experience and an established local supplier and venue network preferred

You will be positive, proactive and a great communicator, with the initiative to drive your own projects and the willingness to support your colleagues. The role comes with a lot of autonomy and plenty of time on site, so you will need to be adaptable, resilient and able to prioritise well.

• If you love bringing brands to life through memorable experiences and want to work on major campaigns with a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.