GENERAL MANAGER - PRESTIGIOUS VENUE, KSA!

COREcruitment; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic General Manager for a prestigious venue in Saudi Arabia. This exciting role involves overseeing all operations, driving sales, and managing a diverse team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in event management, particularly within the MICE sector, and demonstrate excellent leadership and customer service skills. If you are passionate about creating exceptional experiences and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing a similar organization at a senior level.
• Strong knowledge of MICE and event management aspects.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of running a busy events venue.
• Drive sales, manage costs, and inspire a diverse team.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Customer Service

Event Management

Budget Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

GENERAL MANAGER – PRESTIGIOUS VENUE, KSA!

We have been retained by this well-established company to find a General Manager for this beautiful events venue. This person will be responsible for all aspects of running this busy venue, driving sales, managing costs and inspiring a diverse team of staff!

Experience, skills and attributes we require :

• At least five years’ experience or managing a similar organisation at a senior level – interested in speaking to those working in prestigious venues, stadiums or high-profile events companies
• Have an understanding, appreciation, and passion for the development of services to the MICE and live events industry.
• Have a strong knowledge or understanding of MICE & event management aspects of a venue environment, and its potential pressures.
• Demonstrable experience of working within the GCC region preferable but not essential
• Be capable of demonstrating effective leadership skills.
• Have a passion and desire to provide excellent customer service.
• Experience of managing large teams of diverse personnel
• The ability to motivate, develop and inspire staff.
• Experience of designing and managing budgets.
• The ability to research, assimilate information into reports and cost analysis / justification.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to be an ambassador for the venue.
• Be flexible, adaptable, and able to work within a fast-moving work environment.
• Arabic speaking always beneficial but not essential

Salary package : SAR60k – 100k pm all inclusive and dependent upon experience