Event Planning Executive - Onsite

Role Purpose

Support the Event Planning team with administration, client communication, documentation, and day of coordination to ensure accurate and timely delivery of events.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, update, and distribute BEOs, banquet checks, floor plans, and signage.
• Maintain event files, timelines, menus, and function diaries; track guarantees and cutoff dates.
• Coordinate site inspections, tastings, and vendor access; manage sample orders and collateral.
• Handle client queries, minor changes, and confirmations under guidance of Event Planning Manager.
• Support onsite execution: registration, VIP amenities, rooming list audits, and post event follow up.
• Ensure data accuracy in systems (Opera/S&C or equivalent) and generate standard reports.

KPIs

• On time and error free documentation (BEOs, diagrams, checks).
• Internal/external response SLAs and satisfaction feedback.
• Reduction in last minute changes and rework.
• Compliance with filing and audit standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• 1-3 years in hotel events or strong internship/trainee background.
• Excellent MS Office/365 skills; Arabic & English.

Other Requirements

• Onsite presence with flexible schedule aligned to event operations.