Marketing Senior Consultant - Events & Activations

confidential; Jeddah; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Jeddah is looking for an Events & Activations Manager to plan and execute marketing events that enhance brand perception and customer engagement. The role involves coordinating with various teams to ensure operational excellence and strategic alignment, requiring strong management skills and creativity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and executing large-scale events.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop event briefs aligning with brand and business unit goals.
• Coordinate end-to-end planning and execution of marketing events.
• Lead CSR campaigns and employee engagement events.

Skills

Event Planning & Management

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Creativity & Innovation

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Budgeting & Cost Control

Market & Audience Insight

Communication Skills

Digital & Social Media Savvy

Data Analysis & Reporting

Negotiation Skills

Team Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Compliance & Safety Standards

Job description

2. Role Summary The MSC – Events & Activations is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of all marketing events and activations. This includes internal initiatives, customer-facing activations, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) campaigns. The role focuses on ensuring consistency with brand values, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence in every event touchpoint.

3. Reporting Structure • Solid-Line Report: Assistant Manager – MarCom • Dotted-Line Collaboration: MarCom Director (for major activations, brand-sensitive initiatives, concept approvals, and leadership reporting)

4. Key Responsibilities • Develop event briefs aligning with strategic brand and business unit (BU) goals. • Coordinate end-to-end planning and execution of marketing events and showroom activations. • Lead CSR campaigns and employee engagement events. • Manage external vendors, venues, and service providers. • Ensure brand alignment through event branding, signage, and collaterals. • Obtain internal approvals and align with key BUs and Corporate Communications. • Prepare and submit post-event reports and performance evaluations to the MarCom Director.

5. Collaboration Map The MSC – Events & Activations works closely with the Assistant Manager (daily coordination), MarCom Director (strategic alignment), Campaigns & SoMe lead, Retail & CS, Creative Services, external vendors, and Corporate Communications to ensure seamless execution and brand consistency

6.Strategic Contribution This role contributes significantly to brand perception, customer engagement, and internal morale by delivering high-impact, brand-aligned events. Through conceptually strong and operationally sound executions, the MSC enhances JACO’s public image and emotional connection with its audiences

Skills

1. Event Planning & Management: Proven experience in planning, coordinating, and executing large-scale events and activations.
2. Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop innovative activation concepts aligned with brand objectives and target audience.
3. Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
4. Creativity & Innovation: Creative mindset to design engaging and memorable event experiences.
5. Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Experience collaborating with vendors, partners, agencies, and internal teams.
6. Budgeting & Cost Control: Capability to develop budgets, negotiate costs, and ensure ROI for events and activations.
7. Market & Audience Insight: Deep understanding of target demographics and market trends to tailor activations effectively.
8. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for pitches, presentations, and reporting.
9. Digital & Social Media Savvy: Ability to leverage digital platforms and social media to promote events and activations.
10. Data Analysis & Reporting: Skills in analyzing event performance metrics and providing actionable insights.
11. Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation abilities with vendors, venues, and partners.
12. Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with cross-functional teams.
13. Problem-Solving: Quick thinking and adaptability to handle unforeseen challenges during events.
14. Attention to Detail: Precision in planning and execution to ensure high-quality delivery.
15. Knowledge of Compliance & Safety Standards: Understanding of legal, safety, and licensing requirements related to events.