Strategic Events Coordinator: Conferences to VIPs

Dhahran Techno Valley; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Dhahran Techno Valley is seeking an Events Coordinator to plan and deliver conferences, exhibitions, workshops, and partner activities. You will manage timelines, vendors, venues, and on-site operations, ensuring events run smoothly from brief to wrap-up.

You will collaborate with the Senior Events Coordinator, vendors, venues, and internal teams, coordinating budgets, branding, VIP arrangements, and post-event reporting to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years in event planning, coordination or production.
• Experience managing vendors, quotations and event budgets.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to run several events in parallel against deadlines.
• Calm and decisive on site when plans change.
• Arabic and English fluency preferred.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate events from initial brief through event day and post event wrap up
• Build event timelines, checklists, schedules, and operational plans
• Source and manage vendors, suppliers, venues, and contractors, including requesting and comparing quotations and supporting procurement
• Follow up on production requirements: branding, printing, AV, furniture, catering, and giveaways
• Conduct site visits and coordinate venue requirements, setup, and logistics
• Manage registration, guest lists, and on site operations
• Coordinate VIP and guest arrangements, including invitations, seating, access, parking, and hospitality
• Ensure all event branding and materials follow DTV brand guidelines
• Track event budgets, quotations, invoices, and supporting documentation
• Attend events, oversee execution on the ground, and solve problems as they come up
• Prepare post event reports covering attendance, feedback, and lessons learned
• Maintain an organized database of vendors, venues, and event resources

Skills

Vendor management

Budget management

Event coordination

Multitasking

On-site problem solving

VIP guest handling

Bilingual English/Arabic

Attention to detail

Job description

Dhahran Techno Valley is seeking an Events Coordinator to plan and deliver conferences, exhibitions, workshops, and partner activities. You will manage timelines, vendors, venues, and on-site operations, ensuring events run smoothly from brief to wrap-up.

You will collaborate with the Senior Events Coordinator, vendors, venues, and internal teams, coordinating budgets, branding, VIP arrangements, and post-event reporting to drive continuous improvement.