Events Operation Specialist

webook.com; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event ticketing platform in the UAE is seeking an Event Manager to support event preparation, coordinate logistics, and manage multiple projects. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Event Management or Business Administration and has strong skills in Microsoft Excel and crisis management. Exceptional negotiation and interpersonal abilities are essential for this fast-paced role, offering the chance to work on large-scale events that transform experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel for data organization.
• Strong network of suppliers and contractors.
• Excellent audiovisual knowledge and hands-on skills.
• Ability to take sound initiatives under pressure.
• Effective crisis management and time management.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support event managers and clients in event preparation.
• Apply for necessary licenses and permits.
• Coordinate on-site event production.
• Manage logistics and inventory for events.
• Handle multiple projects efficiently.

Skills

Event management

Microsoft Excel

Supplier network

Audiovisual knowledge

Crisis management

Time management

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Do you want to love what you do at work? Make a real impact? Help shape experiences that transform how people connect, celebrate, and engage with events? Are you excited to work with a team that challenges the status quo, breaks away from the ordinary, and builds what's next? If yes, you're in the right place.

webook.com is one of the leading event ticketing and experience platforms, known for its innovation, agility, and ability to scale. We've powered some of the largest events in the region, with over 2 billion SAR in ticket sales and now we're expanding globally.

Key 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.
• Required to work closely with the members of the team to collectively produce a successful event.
• To handle multiple projects from entry-level to mega-huge events.
• Logistics management and inventory control of all equipment, materials and any other items.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in Microsoft Excelplus 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.