Strategic General Manager, Events & Hospitality

Careers International; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers International in Jeddah is seeking a General Manager to develop and execute long-term strategies, oversee daily operations, and drive business growth across units. You will lead diverse teams, manage budgets, and foster partnerships while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting expertise, and the ability to navigate the hospitality/events landscape in Saudi Arabia. A Master’s degree and relevant certifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the same role of General Manager within an event/ Hospitality Company, or at the Director level role.
• Business Administration degree in business Administration, logistics, and supply changing management, transportation or a related field is often required.
• A Master's degree can be advantageous.
• Relevant certifications in transportation management, project management (PMP) or logistics can be beneficial.
• Knowledge of general usage of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understand budgeting, financial reporting and cost control within the context of Transportation services.
• Knowledge of performance setting of the entire corporate office and business expansion

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a long-term strategy for the organisation to achieve business goals and objectives.
• Determining the organisation long-term goals and identifying its various business units.
• Determining the organisation strengths and weaknesses and recognising business priorities.
• Overseeing the organisation day-to-day operations, including managing budgets,Resources, and employees.
• Assigning team goals, tracking and assessing team performances.
• Motivating teams to achieve their goals, finding shortcomings, and evaluating the steps needed to plug performance gaps.
• Monitoring market and industry trends to determine business opportunities and Challenges.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, vendors, and partners.
• Guide, oversee, and ensure all teams develop and maintain conducive relationships with each stakeholder.
• Ensure that business decisions and operations comply with specific laws and regulations.
• Analysing data and performance metrics to make informed decisions.
• Assist in developing skills related to understanding, analysing, and visualising data and performance metrics.
• Managing timelines for successful and timely delivery of duties.
• Streamline operations, reduce costs and improve service delivery.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction through effective service management and client Relations.
• Communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including clients, employees and Regulatory bodies.
• Overseeing the company’s financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Manage the company expansion into new business markets.
• Looking for and implementing new technology that supports the company in the long term and copes with the current changes in technology.
• Look for new technology that supports and links the company division together to improve its process and workflows.
• Oversee the entire administration and support functions department of the company.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategy development

Communication

Operational assessment

Contract negotiation

Time management

Decision making

Adaptability

Education

5+ years in GM role (events/hospitality)

Business Administration degree

Master's degree (advantage)

Certifications in transportation/project management (PMP)

MS Office proficiency

Budgeting/financial reporting knowledge

Knowledge of corporate expansion

Job description

Careers International in Jeddah is seeking a General Manager to develop and execute long-term strategies, oversee daily operations, and drive business growth across units. You will lead diverse teams, manage budgets, and foster partnerships while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting expertise, and the ability to navigate the hospitality/events landscape in Saudi Arabia. A Master’s degree and relevant certifications are advantageous.