EVENT MANAGER – UAE & INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS at S S G Event… · UAE

EVENT MANAGER – UAE & INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

We are looking for an experienced, creative, and highly resourceful Event Manager to manage events across the UAE and international markets. The ideal candidate will confidently handle clients, transform briefs into compelling event concepts, and oversee projects from initial planning through successful on-site execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet clients and build strong, professional relationships.
• Understand client briefs, objectives, budgets, audiences, and expectations.
• Develop creative event concepts, themes, presentations, and proposals.
• Prepare event layouts, floor plans, production schedules, and execution plans.
• Coordinate venues, suppliers, production teams, designers, performers, logistics partners, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare budgets, quotations, timelines, checklists, and project documentation.
• Conduct venue inspections and manage permits, health and safety requirements, and operational planning.
• Lead event setup, rehearsals, live execution, and dismantling.
• Manage multiple UAE and international projects simultaneously.
• Travel internationally when required.
• Anticipate challenges, solve problems quickly, and remain calm under pressure.
• Ensure every event is delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
• Conduct post-event reviews and prepare client reports.

AI, DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

The successful candidate should be comfortable using modern technology to improve creativity, productivity, and project management, including:

• ChatGPT or similar AI tools for research, brainstorming, proposals, presentations, schedules, and client communication.
• Design and presentation tools such as Canva, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms.
• Floor-planning or event-layout software.
• Project-management and collaboration tools.
• Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in event management, production, experiential marketing, exhibitions, conferences, corporate events, or related projects.
• Experience managing events from concept development through final execution.
• Strong client-servicing, presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Good understanding of event production, floor planning, technical requirements, logistics, and supplier management.
• Creative, commercially aware, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays when events require.
• Willing and able to travel for international projects.
• Fluent English is required; additional languages are an advantage.
• A valid UAE driving licence is mandatory.
• UAE event-industry experience is strongly preferred.

POSITION DETAILS

• Job Title: Event Manager
• Location: UAE
• Project Coverage: UAE & International Markets
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Driving Licence: Valid UAE driving licence required

TO APPLY

Please submit your CV and a portfolio or summary of events you have successfully managed, clearly explaining your responsibilities in concept development, planning, coordination, and on-site execution.

Drop your CV at: hr@samswekglobal.com

Pay: From AED5,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person