Event and Sales Coordinator (Soft PLAY Area)

Independent Food Company; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the entertainment sector seeks an enthusiastic Event and Sales Coordinator to manage school group and birthday party bookings. The role involves building relationships with local schools, planning engaging events, and ensuring a high-quality visitor experience. Ideal candidates will have a passion for children's activities and possess strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning or school/birthday bookings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys working with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Drive school group and birthday party sales through outreach.
• Plan and coordinate engaging events and birthday parties.
• Manage the full booking cycle from enquiry to follow-up.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Creativity

Tools

Booking systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for a creative and organized Event and Sales Coordinator to lead our school group and birthday party bookings at our soft play area.

This role focuses on building strong relationships with local schools, planning fun and educational children's events, and ensuring a high-quality visitor experience. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, hands-on, and passionate about children's activities and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive school group and birthday party sales through outreach, relationship building, and tailored packages.
• Promote the play area to schools and families via calls, emails, and occasional outreach visits.
• Plan and coordinate engaging, age-appropriate events, school visits, and themed birthday parties.
• Manage the full booking cycle—from enquiry to post-event follow-up.
• Ensure smooth event logistics, including setup, hosting, and guest experience.
• Liaise with internal teams and vendors to ensure event success.
• Track bookings, leads, and performance through simple reporting tools.
• Support marketing efforts by developing school- and family-targeted materials.
• Act as the main contact for school and birthday bookings, providing excellent customer service.
• Assist in hosting events, engaging with children, parents, and group leaders.
  
  

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in event planning or school/birthday bookings (preferably in a play area or similar setting).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Enjoys working with children, parents, and educators.
• Creative, detail-oriented, and energetic.
• Comfortable in a hands-on, dynamic environment.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with booking systems or spreadsheets