Head of Events - Riyadh, KSA - 25K SAR - 30K SAR

Responsibilities:
1.Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Define and implement the long-term event strategy aligned with company goals and client objectives.
• Position the company as a leader in creative and impactful event marketing within the industry.
• Introduce innovative event formats, technologies, and experiential concepts to stay ahead of market trends.
• Align the Event Management Department goals with marketing, branding, and revenue objectives.

2. Client Relationship Management

• Act as a senior advisor and main liaison for high-profile clients.
• Build strong relationships with client leadership teams, ensuring satisfaction and repeated businesses.
• Translate client objectives into tailored event strategies and experiences.
• Lead business pitches, proposals, and negotiations for major Event Management clients.

3. Business Development & Financial Oversight

• Drive revenue growth through acquisition of new clients and expansion of existing accounts.
• Oversee and approve large-scale event budgets, pricing models, and financial forecasts.
• Ensure profitability of the Event Management portfolio while maintaining creative excellence.
• Identify new revenue streams, partnerships, and sponsorship opportunities.

4. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and inspire the Event Department team, including managers, coordinators, and on-site teams.
• Establish performance standards, KPIs, and professional development pathways.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and accountability across the team.
• Ensure alignment and seamless collaboration with other departments.

5. Event Excellence & Risk Management

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of high-impact events, ensuring alignment with clients and company standards.
• Monitor key performance metrics (ROI, engagement, client satisfaction, etc.) across all events.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to compliance, safety, and operational execution.
• Guarantee scalability and quality of events execution across multiple concurrent projects.

6. Innovation & Market Positioning

• Stay abreast of new exhibitions, forums, conferences, and corporate events.
• Leverage data insights, pre- and post-event analysis to drive continuous improvement and acquisition of clients.
• Represent the company at industry forums, conferences, and networking events to enhance visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Event Management, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Events Management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale events for local and multinational brands.
• Strong expertise in budget management, vendor negotiations, and financial forecasting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Creative thinker with a business-oriented mindset.

Key Competencies

• Strategic & visionary leadership
• Client Relationship Management
• Business Development & Negotiation
• Creative Innovation & Market Awareness
• Financial & Operational Acumen