Director of Events

At Ajman Hotel & Villas by Blazon Hotels, we focus on attracting and retaining people with a strong sense of leadership and passion. We are dedicated to creating a culture where our colleagues are motivated and challenged to invest their creativity. Our people are what distinguish us, and we always provide opportunities to help them further develop their skills, their goals and their long-term career success.

We are looking for a dynamic and highly experienced Director of Events to join our luxury hotel and lead our Conferences, Banqueting, Catering, and Events operations. This is a senior leadership role with full strategic, commercial, and operational responsibility. You will ensure flawless execution of high-profile events, from corporate meetings and government functions to private celebrations and grand weddings, accommodating 100 to 1,000 guests.

Position: Director of Events
Location: Ajman, UAE

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all Events, Catering, Conference, and Banqueting operations
• Drive revenue growth through proactive sales initiatives, business development, and strategic partnerships
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing events team
• Oversee seamless planning and execution of premium events with exceptional service standards
• Maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, government entities, VIP guests, and business partners
• Participate in key negotiations, client meetings, site visits, and official delegations
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, brand standards, safety, hygiene, and regulatory requirements
• Manage departmental budgets, forecasts, profitability, and performance targets
• Collaborate with Culinary, Operations, Sales, Revenue, and other supporting departments

Requirements

• Proven senior leadership experience in Events / Catering / Banqueting within a luxury or leading hotel environment.
• Strong commercial expertise with a record of achieving revenue and profitability goals.
• Experience managing government events, corporate functions, and large-scale banquets
• Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills
• Strong planning, organization, and execution abilities with attention to detail
• Ability to operate confidently at a senior executive level and represent the hotel professionally.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Prestigious working environment with exposure to high-profile events

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• UAE hotels, resorts, or event management companies : 10 years (Required)

Language:

• Arabic (Required)