Event Manager

Gentis; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech sector is seeking an Event Manager in their Dubai office to handle the planning and execution of various corporate events. The ideal candidate must have over 5 years of experience in event coordination, fluent in both Arabic and English, and highly organized. This role involves managing budgets, liaising with vendors, and supporting marketing efforts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in event planning or project coordination.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English is required.
• Experience in tech or cybersecurity sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute corporate events, trade shows, webinars.
• Create and maintain detailed event documents and budgets.
• Liaise with vendors to ensure logistical success.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Proactivity

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Sheets

Eventbrite

HubSpot

Airtable

Job description

Role Overview

AAs the Event Manager based in our client's Dubai office, you will be responsible for the planning, execution, and post-event analysis of corporate events, trade shows, webinars, client workshops, and internal activations. This role requires someone who is highly organized, proactive, bilingual in Arabic and English, and capable of managing both external coordination and internal back-office tasks, including detailed spreadsheet tracking and reporting.

Flexibility and a strong commitment to go the extra mile are essential qualities for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute company events from concept through completion (tech conferences, webinars, client summits, etc.)
• Liaise with Arabic- and English-speaking vendors, venues, and partners to ensure flawless logistics and budgeting
• Create and maintain detailed event planning documents, timelines, and trackers using Excel or Google Sheets
• Track event budgets and ensure accurate reconciliation of expenses
• Coordinate travel and accommodation for team members attending events
• Maintain a master calendar of all events and deadlines
• Support marketing and sales teams with event lead capture and follow-up processes
• Prepare post-event reports and analysis using data collected from surveys, attendance lists, and CRM systems
• Assist with general administrative and back-office duties related to event operations

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in event planning or project coordination, ideally in the tech or cybersecurity sector
• Fluency in both Arabic and English is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets (pivot tables, formulas, reporting)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities
• Flexible, hands-on, and willing to go above and beyond to ensure the success of every event
• Experience with event management tools (e.g., Eventbrite, HubSpot, Airtable) is a plus
• Based in Dubai