Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Events & Exhibitions professional deliveries up to 200 event a year locally and international varies between small medium and large scale events over 15 years experience in production, project management, planning, budgeting, team management and execution, worked on various sectors gold, diamonds, tea, coffee , Pharma, automotive, vip protocol events and real estate
.Deliver signature events & exhibitions. • Meeting sponsors requirements by providing sufficient information and ensuring all sponsor benefits are met. • Drawing up a budget based on expected requirement • Site-visits, venue booking and requirement list communicated with venues • Working with suppliers to maximise returns • Managing the day to day running of the events and reacting accordingly • Liaise with suppliers on all requirements needed for events/exhibitions • Brief suppliers on all the events/exhibitions • Ensure the correct business unit is charged for their own collateral • Research costs to ensure DMCC getting the best price/quality Conduct research to identify new opportunities for bringing about innovation in events. • Discuss specific requirements and expectations concerning the event with clients. Manage and develop a strategic plan of action to ensure that the cost of the event remains under the pre-determined budget. • Search and negotiate suitable venues or locations as per the requirement and budgetary constraints of business owner. • Facilitate communication with professionals, including venue management, stand designers, caterers, contractors and equipment rentals to ensure efficient running of an event. Handle international events & exhibitions from sourcing suppliers and venues. • Handle protocol and Vip events • Plan and deliver virtual events
Account Management, planning, execution Understanding clients’ requirements managing the briefing and project process from A-Z Building strategic development proposals for engagement with new business Responsibility for pitches and full representation Managing all supplier relationships and timelines specific to ongoing projects Middle management between client and supplier for all deliverable Liaising regularly with clients on status, timeline, budget, deliverable, performance reporting, and all requirements Managing clients’ annual campaigns and objective strategies Following sales leads and converting inquiries into approved jobs Coordinating with company supervisors to ensure a smooth build up Ensuring all material, graphics files been approved by the client before building the stand. Ensuring the quality and finishing of stand is as per client expectations during Assisting the Sales Manager to develop a sales strategy and achieve organizational sales goals and revenue. Liaise with other company functions to ensure achievement of sales objectives. Conduct market research, competitor, and customer analysis. Develop promotional ideas and material. Cultivate effective business relationship with executive decision makers in key accounts.