Event Manager

edari; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dubai is seeking an enthusiastic Event Manager to plan, manage, and deliver corporate events, exhibitions, and brand activations. Ideal candidates will possess strong vendor management skills, budget oversight abilities, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Candidates should be available immediately or within 30 days. Come join a dynamic team that values creativity and excellence in event execution.

Qualifications

• 8 - 10 years of experience in corporate event planning.
• Experience in real estate events or property launches.
• Certification in Event Management or Project Management is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the annual events calendar.
• Plan and coordinate all corporate events and logistics.
• Measure event success through KPIs and feedback.

Skills

Vendor Management

Budget Oversight

Event Execution

Stakeholder Coordination

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Event Management, Communications

Job description

We are looking to hire an Event Manager who will be responsible for planning, managing, and delivering corporate events, exhibitions, and brand activations for our client based in Dubai, one of the largest companies in the region.

This position is a permanent role.

The role sits within the Marketing and Corporate Communications Department and reports directly to the Director – Customer Experience and MarCom.

We are looking for a passionate Event Manager who is enthusiastic about creating engaging, high-impact experiences that support branding, marketing, and customer engagement objectives. You should also have experience in vendor management, budget oversight, and end-to-end event execution within a corporate or real estate environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the annual events calendar in alignment with marketing and commercial strategies.
• Plan and coordinate all aspects of corporate events, logistics, exhibitions, and activations.
• Liaise with external vendors, suppliers, agencies, and venue operators.
• Ensure all events meet brand standards and deliver a seamless customer experience.
• Oversee event-related budgets, procurement, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, health & safety, and municipal regulations.
• Measure event success through KPIs, feedback, and post-event analysis.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Event Management, Communications, or related field.
• 8 - 10years of experience in corporate event planning and management.
• Experience in real estate events or property launches.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale and high-profile events independently.
• Arabic speaker is an advantage.
• Strong skills in vendor management, budgeting, compliance, and stakeholder coordination.
• Knowledge of UAE municipal and regulatory event planning requirements.
• Certification in Event Management or Project Management is an advantage.

Availability:

• Preference will be given to candidates available immediately or within a maximum of 30 days after accepting the offer.

We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in the United Arab Emirates. Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.

We will review your job application within 7 working days. Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from Edari will be in touch to get a deeper understanding of your profile, discuss the role in more detail, and share potential next steps.