Executive (National Talent) - Conference and Events - Jumeirah Beach Hotel

Jumeirah Group - Other locations; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality brand in the United Arab Emirates seeks an Executive (National Talent) for its Conferences and Events team at Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The ideal candidate is a UAE National with 5-8 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include coordinating events, communicating with clients, guiding event staff, and managing event budgets. The position offers a tax-free salary paid in AED along with excellent benefits including F&B perks, travel allowances, and healthcare packages.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Generous F&B benefits

Reduced hotel rates

Excellent leave and health care package

Flights home

Life insurance

Incentive programs

Qualifications

• UAE National with a Family Book as per government requirements.
• 5-8 years of experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute conferences and events ensuring seamless operations.
• Communicate with clients to gather requirements and address inquiries.
• Provide guidance and training to event staff during setup and execution.
• Secure event venues and arrange setups.
• Develop event budgets and track expenses for optimization.

Skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Effective organizational skills

Microsoft Office programs (Advanced)

Job description

About Jumeirah & the Hotel:

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 30 properties across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for Executive (National Talent) to join a Conferences and Events team of luxury Jumeirah Beach Hotel. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Supports the coordination and execution of conferences, meetings, and events, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional guest experiences.
• Communicate with clients to gather event requirements, provide updates, and address inquiries or concerns.
• Support event staff by providing guidance, training, and assistance during event setup, execution, and breakdown.
• Assist in securing event venues, arranging setups, and coordinating with facilities to ensure all requirements are met.
• Aid in developing event budgets, tracking expenses, and identifying cost‑saving opportunities to optimize financial resources.

About You:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• UAE National with a Family Book as per government requirements.
• 5-8 years of experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks with meticulous attention to detail, coupled with effective organizational skills for handling multiple responsibilities.
• Software competencies – Microsoft Office programs (Advanced)

About the Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax‑free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package including dental coverage, flights home, life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.