Lead Event Producer at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Manama; On-site; BHD 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Superior benefits

Yearly flight tickets for expats

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Manama is seeking a Lead Event Producer to plan and execute regional industry events across IMEA, strengthening the SEL brand and generating qualified leads. You will manage calendars, budgets, contracts, and collateral with cross-functional teams.

You will partner with Sales, Customer Service, Finance, HR, Engineering Services, and Global Marketing to deliver consistent experiences across countries and cultures, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of event production experience (B2B tech or industrial preferred).
• Able to work autonomously in remote or distributed teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English & Arabic.
• Hands-on experience with Cvent, Salesforce, Asana, Confluence, Skilljar, etc.
• Budget management, contract review, and vendor negotiation experience.
• Familiar with government approvals, VAT, logistics and IMEA customs.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work across time zones.
• Ability to pass background check and drug test.
• Valid passport or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize the annual event calendar for IMEA, including JIT opportunities.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and vendors, ensuring regional compliance.
• Produce event collateral (Cvent pages, emails, signage, booth design, social assets).
• Capture and maintain leads using Salesforce data and related tools.
• Deliver post-event reporting with KPIs, insights, and recommendations.
• Develop relationships with organizers for speaking slots and partnerships.
• Share best practices across global teams and contribute to templates.
• Support regional Customer Education events as needed.
• Operate with SEL values and take on additional responsibilities.

Skills

English & Arabic fluency

Autonomous in distributed teams

Budget & vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Cvent

Salesforce

Asana

Confluence

Skilljar

Job description

Apply for Lead Event Producer at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories in Manama, B13, BH. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories provides complete power system protection, control, monitoring, automation, security and integration for utilities and industries worldwide. We are looking for an Lead Event Producer to help bring SEL's mission to life across IMEA (India, Middle East, Africa) through high-quality, culturally adapted conferences, tradeshows, and customer education events. As an Event Producer based in Bahrain, you will manage planning and execution for regional industry events that strengthen SEL's brand presence, support customer relationships, and generate qualified leads. You will collaborate closely with Sales & Customer Service, Finance, HR, Engineering Services, and Global Marketing to streamline processes, ensure brand consistency, and deliver intuitive, reliable experiences across diverse markets. This role is ideal for detail-oriented planners who thrive in international environments, excel at cross-functional coordination, and appreciate the nuance of delivering events across multiple countries, cultures, and languages.

What You'll Do

• Plan and prioritize the annual event calendar for IMEA, including JIT opportunity evaluation.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and vendors, ensuring compliance with regional logistics, VAT, and regulations.
• Produce event collateral (Cvent pages, emails, signage, booth design, social assets) in partnership with Global Marketing Campaign teams.
• Capture and maintain accurate leads using iCapture (or regional equivalents) and ensure strong Salesforce data maintenance.
• Deliver post-event reporting with KPIs, insights, and recommendations.
• Develop relationships with organizers to secure speaking slots and partnership opportunities.
• Adopt and share best practices across global teams and contribute to BKMs and templates.
• Support regional Customer Education events as needed.
• Operate with SEL Values and take on additional responsibilities as required.

Required Qualifications

• 4-8 years of event production experience (B2B tech or industrial preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in remote or distributed teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English & Arabic.
• Hands-on experience with Cvent, Salesforce, project tools such as Asana, Confluence, Skilljar, etc.
• Budget management, contract review, and vendor negotiation experience.
• Familiarity with government approvals, bank guarantees, sponsorship rules, visa processes, VAT, logistics, and local customs in IMEA region.
• Willingness to travel internationally and availability to work in other time zones as needed.
• Ability to pass background check and drug test.
• Valid passport or ability to obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners (Sales, Finance, HR, Engineering Services).
• Proven success securing speaking opportunities and event partnerships.
• Proficiency in post-event analytics, dashboards, and KPI reporting.

Why You'll Love This Role

• You’ll directly shape SEL's presence in IMEA - one of SEL's fastest-growing regions.
• You’ll build lasting relationships across diverse cultures and industries.
• You’ll join a global-minded team focused on quality, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• You’ll have opportunities to influence global strategy and elevate regional best practices.

Why SEL?

• Competitive pay.
• Superior benefits.
• Inspiring work.
• We provide and take care of our employees with outstanding benefits, competitive pay, challenging work, and a rewarding career.
• Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Varied leave plans like annual leaves, sick leaves, parental leaves etc. to maintain a healthy life balance
• Yearly flight tickets to home country for expat employees and their family members based on their eligibility
• Developmental programs like tuition assistance and skill development courses.
• Wellbeing benefits like free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and reimbursable yearly gym membership
• International Travel Medical and Security Assistance to assist our traveling employees and accompanying family members worldwide