Events Operation Specialist

Supertech Innovation Labs; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management company in Dubai is looking for an Event Manager to support clients and coordinate events from planning to execution. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Event Management or a related field and strong Excel skills. The role requires effective time management, crisis management, and interpersonal skills. Competitive salary and benefits available.

Qualifications

• Experience in Event Management, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Ability to organize and manipulate data effectively.
• Good network of suppliers and contractors.
• Competent with audiovisual technology.

Responsibilities

• Support event managers and clients by ensuring all requirements are met.
• Apply for necessary licenses and permits.
• Coordinate on-site event setup and production.
• Manage multiple projects from small to large-scale events.
• Handle logistics management and inventory control.

Skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Crisis management

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management or related field

Job description

Overview

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, transform peoples lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

If yes, then this is the job you're looking for. webook.com is Saudi's #1 event ticketing and experience booking platform in terms of technology, features, agility, and revenue, serving some of the largest mega events in the Kingdom surpassing over 2 billion sales. webook.com is part of the Supertech Group also consisting of UXBERT Labs, one of the best digital and user experience design agencies in the GCC, along with Kafu Games, the largest esports tournament platform in MENA.

Responsibilities

• Support the client, event managers, in-house designers and other 3rd party vendors leading up to the event, ensuring that both client and event requirements are met
• Apply for licenses, permits required with the relevant authorities
• Coordinate the set-up and production of the event on-site, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality event
• Work closely with the team to collectively produce a successful event
• Handle multiple projects from entry-level to mega-huge events
• Logistics management and inventory control of all equipment, materials and items

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience in Microsoft Excel plus the ability to effectively organize and manipulate data in Excel
• Possess a good network of suppliers and contractors contacts
• Highly competent with excellent audiovisual knowledge and hands-on skills
• Able to take "common-sense" initiatives and make sound judgments and decisions
• Effective crisis management
• Good time management
• Good negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Able to negotiate in the interest of the company
• A passion for events and communication with an accurate eye for details
• Ability to handle pressure, multi-task and work within tight schedules/deadlines
• Calm, resourceful, independent and vigilant