Director of Operations: Corporate Events and Enter

Please note that this position is based in The Middle East, relocation, accommodation and additional benefits apply.

The Director of Operations secures the business to meet the operational and financial annual targets related to Conference and Events, Outside Catering revenue. Plans meetings and events, co-ordinates with conferencing and entertainment operations and clients before, during and after each meeting and or event. Handles all meetings, events and catering enquiries to standard procedures. Acts as main contact for event planning and works closely with Banquet Operations, Food & Beverage management, Accommodation Operations, Finance and external suppliers. 

Duties and responsibilities: 

• Leading, managing and driving through the successful planning and execution of the full life-cycle of events for a range of clients and entities.
• Planning and executing future corporate and entertainment events and forums (indoor and outdoor staging).
• Preparing and managing events plans, proposals and budgets.
• Co-ordinating with vendors, clients and sub-contractors.
• Organizing required resources within company or through outsourcing.
• Negotiating and closing deals.
• Achieving revenue and profit targets.
• Acting as Project Manager for clients’ exhibitions/events as required.
• Building and developing new business relationships and new events opportunities.
• Building, developing and maintaining business relationships with current clients.
• Continually monitoring and research the market to keep abreast of competitors and latest trends.
• Producing periodic performance reports to management.

Requirements: 

• Relevant Business Degree
• Minimum 10 years experience in events, exhibition, conference and/or hospitality industry
• Must have full understanding and knowledge of events cycles
• Proven successful track record in sales, particularly in a high value sales activity B2B environment
• Demonstrated commercial awareness
• Proficient in Microsoft office (word, excel, power point)
• Elegant and high level of communication skills in English (Arabic highly advantageous) 
• Must be a self starter and team player, with good attention to detail
• Experience working in the Middle East essential
• Some travel will be required as per business requirements

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