assistant director of convention events

IHG Hotels & Resorts

<div><div>People</div><ul><li>Support the Director in managing the Convention &amp; Events team, ensuring a positive and productive work environment</li><li>Supervise daily operations, assign tasks, and ensure adequate staffing levels</li><li>Coach and develop team members through training, feedback, and performance reviews</li><li>Ensure team compliance with IHG standards, procedures, and service delivery</li><li>Coordinate with internal departments to ensure seamless event execution</li></ul><div>
</div><div>Financial</div><ul><li>Assist in preparing forecasts, budgets, and financial plans</li><li>Monitor sales performance, revenue, and productivity metrics</li><li>Support in negotiating rates within established booking guidelines</li><li>Identify opportunities to maximize revenue and control costs</li></ul><div>
</div><div>Guest Experience</div><ul><li>Act as a key contact for clients, ensuring a smooth and memorable event journey</li><li>Support in building and maintaining strong relationships with planners and clients</li><li>Assist with pre-event planning, ensuring all details (setup, flow, menu, logistics) are optimized</li><li>Coordinate event details including room setup, staging, and timing</li><li>Participate in pre-event and post-event meetings to ensure service excellence</li><li>Support daily client interaction during events, ensuring satisfaction and handling any issues promptly</li><li>Assist in analysing guest feedback and satisfaction surveys to improve service</li></ul><div>
</div><div>Responsible Business</div><ul><li>Support initiatives that enhance the hotel&rsquo;s reputation and brand presence locally</li><li>Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sustainability standards</li><li>Promote environmentally responsible practices during events</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned to support operational needs</li></ul><div>
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Assistant Director of Convention & Events

Celebrity Cruises

<div>
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Directs, coaches, supports, supervises, and evaluates (with the Sous Chef) all direct reports.
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 Must have excellent food knowledge and a full understanding of culinary terms.
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 Must be able to read, understand, follow, and prepare company recipes by maintaining the quality and consistency in taste according to the instructions provided by the corporate office.
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 Must be proficient in completing tasks, work efficiently and productively.
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 Must be able to work in any section of a kitchen.
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 Coordinate and supervise all team members assigned to their section, assign and delegate tasks accordingly.
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 Undertake recipe reviews daily. Maintain recipe folders in immaculate condition.
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 Responsible for follow-through on any request within the area of responsibility received from the direct supervisor or manager on duty; this may include show plates, food samples and random food tastings.
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 Control production levels and recommend ideas for improvements and better cost controlling.
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 Prepare daily electronic food requisitions needed for his section production and countercheck deliveries for its accuracy; Report any discrepancies to his immediate supervisor.
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 Must be able to oversee any main section (Sauce, Entremetier, Fish, Roast, Outlet CDP, Tournant and Cold Kitchen) and its entire food production.
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 Maintain and ensure that Public Health are followed according to company standards and expectation (referring to US, Anvisa, Shipsan, Canadian, Australian etc.) and always followed within their section.
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 Ensures that the HACCP program is carried out correctly.
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 Maintains their assigned area in preparation for announced or unannounced United States Public Health type inspection either done by the Food &amp; Beverage Director or the actual inspectors.
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 Reports for duty at assigned times, follows their supervisor&rsquo;s instructions, and ensures that personal appearance, uniform, and personal hygiene are in accordance with the company&rsquo;s rules and regulations.
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 Qualifications and Skills
 
 
 
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 A minimum of 8 years in an upscale hotel, resort, cruise ship or convention banqueting service and at least 2 years as Chef de Partie (shipboard experience preferred).
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 A culinary school degree is required.
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 Very strong management skills in a multicultural and dynamic environment.
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 Very strong communication, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal skills.
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 Superior customer service, teambuilding, and conflict resolution skills.
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 Knowledge of the principles and processes for providing personalized services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standards, alternative delivery systems, and guest satisfaction evaluation techniques.
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 Strong planning, coaching, organizing, staffing, controlling, and evaluating skills.
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 Intermediate computer software skills required.
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 Possess a good understanding of basic accounting principles such as numbering flow, &ldquo;Debits/Credits&rdquo;, adjusting entries, and corrections.
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 Ability to write reports and business correspondence and to establish a good rapport with the ship&rsquo;s Senior Officers and the corporate office.
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Chef De Partie

Closet Hawally

<ul><li>Act as a personal Assistant for the Director/President.</li><li>Manage agendas/appointments etc. for the upper management.</li><li>Maintain a petty cash record.</li><li>Scheduling of work time, procedures and assignments to staff and other office volunteer workers.</li><li>Payroll preparation and salaries disbursement.</li><li>Maintain ERP Database of the company.</li><li>Act as point of contact to third party service providers etc.</li><li>Enter expenses in google drive, Odoo and Xero.</li><li>Only female</li></ul>Work Location: In person

HR & Admin

American International University

<div>Graphic Design Teaching Assistant

This position accepts local candidates only. 
Classification: Faculty (Institutional Support)

Reports To: Dean, School of Architecture and Design

Location: Saad Al Abdullah, Kuwait 
The School of Architecture and Design invites applications for a Teaching Assistant position in Graphic Design. The successful candidate will support studio-based teaching in Graphic Design courses, particularly in areas such as illustration, printmaking, visual communication, and digital design.

The Teaching Assistant will assist faculty members in studio instruction, student mentoring, lab supervision, and course preparation. The appointee will contribute to undergraduate education, assist with studio-based learning activities, and support the academic and operational needs of the Graphic Design program within a collaborative and multicultural academic environment. 


Key Responsibilities 
Teaching and Curriculum Support 
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Assist faculty members in undergraduate studio and lecture courses related to Graphic Design, digital media, Illustration, and Printmaking.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Support studio sessions by assisting students with technical guidance in traditional and digital illustration techniques, multimedia, printmaking processes, and visual communication tools.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Help prepare course materials, demonstrations, and digital resources used in studio instruction.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Provide guidance to students during studio work, critiques, and project development.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Assist in monitoring student progress and maintaining studio discipline and safety protocols.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Support faculty in organizing student critiques, presentations, and portfolio reviews.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Help maintain studio facilities, equipment, and materials used in illustration and printmaking labs.</li></ul> 


Academic and Studio Support 
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Assist in managing course-related administrative tasks such as organizing course materials, uploading resources to Canvas, and supporting course logistics.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Provide support to students during lab hours, workshops, or tutoring sessions.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Assist with documenting student work for exhibitions, assessment, or accreditation purposes.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Support faculty in preparing materials for senior projects, exhibitions, or competitions.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Contribute to maintaining an organized and productive studio learning environment.</li></ul> 


Service and Institutional Engagement 
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Support the School of Architecture and Design in student exhibitions, events, competitions, and outreach activities.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Assist with studio setup for workshops, lectures, or special academic events.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Participate in departmental activities and contribute to the academic community.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Promote a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative studio culture.</li></ul> 


Qualifications 
Required 


Academic Credentials 
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Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in graphic design, Visual Communication, Illustration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Technical Skills</li>
</ul><ul><li>Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and other relevant digital design tools.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Familiarity with digital illustration tools, printmaking processes, and studio-based workflows.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Professional and Academic Skills</li>
</ul><ul><li>Strong understanding of visual communication principles, typography, layout, and illustration techniques.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Ability to assist students with both conceptual design development and technical execution.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Communication Skills</li>
</ul><ul><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Cultural Competency</li>
</ul><ul><li>Ability to work effectively in a multicultural academic environment.</li></ul> 


Preferred 
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Studio Experience</li>
</ul><ul><li>Experience working in illustration, printmaking, or visual communication studios.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Digital and Hybrid Tools</li>
</ul><ul><li>Familiarity with digital fabrication, experimental print processes, or emerging AI-assisted design tools.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Teaching or Tutoring Experience</li>
</ul><ul><li>Previous experience as a teaching assistant, tutor, or studio assistant in a design-related program.</li>
</ul><ul><li>Interdisciplinary Engagement</li>
</ul><ul><li>Interest in collaborating with Interior Design, Architecture, and other design disciplines.</li></ul> 


About American International University 
AIU is a new institution of higher education in Kuwait whose first student cohort was admitted in fall 2019. It is a private, coeducational institution offering undergraduate degrees based on the American model of higher education, including a comprehensive general education curriculum. Through its educational and student services programming, the University serves the intellectual, cultural, and personal growth of all members of its community. AIU offers degree programs in Film and Digital Media, Architecture, and Design, Engineering, and Business Administration where the language of instruction is English. 


For more information about AIU visit: www.aiu.edu.kw 


How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the Job Opportunities section of our webpage and submit your resume, cover letter, and reel to: https://aiu.edu.kw/careers/jobs</div>

Graphic Design Teaching Assistant

Tru by HILTON - Lancaster

<div>A Sales Executive analyses local market trends and competitor activity to generate new future business for the hotel. 

What will I be doing? 

As Sales Executive, you will analyse local market trends and competitor activity to generate new future business for the hotel. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
<ul>
<li>Analysis local market trends and competitor activity to identify new business leads</li>
<li>Develop customer accounts and travel within the local area to drive business into the specific hotel/cluster and to increase market/customer share in all revenue streams</li>
<li>Negotiate room rates/packages with corporate clients</li>
<li>Develop and implement creative local marketing channels, including social media channels</li>
<li>Prepare company contracts for the hotel in accordance with current business and pricing conditions</li>
<li>Work within current business strategies and recognising potential opportunities</li>
<li>Cooperate with other departments in the hotel to create an exceptional Guest experience and build strong, comprehensive sales programs</li>
<li>Attend Sales events, as required</li>
<li>Produce accurate and timely reports that meet the needs of the Sales Director and senior management to include the reporting of appointments, calls made and business leads</li>
<li>Answer customer queries in a prompt and professional manner</li>
</ul>
What are we looking for? 
A Sales Executive serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:<ul><li>
Positive attitude and good communication skills</li><li>
Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service</li><li>
Excellent grooming standards</li><li>
Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations</li><li>
Ability to work under pressure and under own initiative</li><li>
Experience in a sales role with a proven track record to close a sale</li></ul>
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:<ul><li>
Knowledge of local market</li><li>
Knowledge of hospitality</li><li>
Passion for sales and for achieving targets and objectives</li><li>
Preferably with Hotel experience</li></ul> 
What will it be like to work for Hilton? 
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision &ldquo;to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality&rdquo; unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!</div>

Sales Executive

United Real Estate Company (URC)

<div>
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 To direct and coordinate the facility management and operations of the assigned properties to ensure that corporate financial and business objectives are being achieved. To maintain the physical condition of the asset s and to ensure compliance with legal requirements and URC policies/procedures
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Property and Contractor Management:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Prepares Yearly &amp; Monthly reports, Budgets, Facility Management Proposals, and Price Comparison on bids &amp; Contract Drafts.
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 Manages pest control services, valet parking, shuttle bus rental, medical waste, landscape services, Operations &amp; Maintenance (O &amp; M) services, cleaning, cashier, and security services for all facilities and report any dips in their performance and services.
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 Manages and inspects buildings &amp; facilities&rsquo; safety, security, and emergency services and enforces facility safety and operational procedures.
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 Prepares the Facilities procedures manual as well as tenant manual.
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 Participates in planning with management to determine their expectations or needs.
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 Prepares formal monthly reports to the management covering for example, financial progress and program issues.
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 Schedules regular progress and review meetings.
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 Takes immediate action on emergencies to reduce material losses and human fatalities.
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 Manages and creates Service requests/work order.
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 Monitors and develops work schedule for facility services staff.
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 Defines key performance indicators and agrees with the service providers.
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 Reviews performance of service providers assesses it monthly and reports on the same.
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 Reviews all service reports forwarded by the facility supervisors and acts accordingly.
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 Reviews weekly reports and organizes work accordingly.
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 Ensures proper maintenance of buildings or facilities on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
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 Surveys and identifies losses or damage to facilities after convention or event.
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 Updates Facility maintenance plan, checklist and ensures adherence to the same.
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 Inspects properties before the commencement of defects liability period and taking handover from the Projects Development.
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 Notifies defects / snags during the defect&rsquo;s liability period to the concerned Contractor / Service Provider for resolution.
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 Monitors the status of defects notified to Contractor / Service Provider on a weekly basis.
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 Discusses the status of defects pending resolution with the Projects team.
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 Initiates appropriate action on defaulting Contractor / Service Provider in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.
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 Prepares and submits Handover Status Reports at the end of defects liability period to the Projects recommending for release of final payment or necessary deductions as applicable, considering the status of defects notified to the Contractors for rectification.
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 Contract Administration:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Prepares prequalification documents, issue, evaluate and make a recommendation to the management on the maintenance contractors.
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 Prepares the project Terms of Reference/Tenders, including contract documents, specifications, and drawings, where applicable, for the Client/Management to invite bids from the pre-qualified maintenance contractors.
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 Responds to queries, resolves issues, prepares the scoring system, and carries out the scoring and evaluation of submittals.
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 Analyzes submitted tenders in terms of their technical, financial, and contractual packages and makes recommendations to the management.
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 Prepares and reviews contract agreements for facility management services (English).
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 Budgeting, Payments &amp; Cost Control:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Prepares annual budgets for all the facilities.
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 Follows up with finance for budget confirmation of purchase orders, forwards the scanned copies via email to service providers and implements the procurement of material or services as applicable.
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 Processes payments (with deduction of absence for manpower related services) for pest control services, valet parking, shuttle bus rental, medical waste, landscape services, O &amp; M services, cleaning, cashier, and security services for all facilities.
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 Manages petty cash.
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 Prepares the tenant utility consumption charges.
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 Collects invoices from MEW for water and electricity consumptions for all facilities and process the payments.
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 Reviews spreadsheets of material usage monthly submitted by the respective facility supervisors inclusive of physical audit at the stores (if applicable) for all facilities.
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 Manages procurement, spare parts, and inventory.
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 Assures quality and ensures enough stock of consumables, spare parts, tools, and cleaning material available at the store.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Customer Relations:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Ensures facilities are continuously supervised and safely maintained.
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 Resolves complaints / requests raised by the tenants in a timely manner.
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 Coordinates with Projects Development team for the purpose of fit outs.
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 Hands over and takes over leased areas
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 Sets up meetings with the tenants periodically to understand issues / concerns if any.
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 Ensures that defects raised during the defect&rsquo;s liability period are resolved promptly by the respective Contractors / Vendors.
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 Ensures that customer complaints / queries are properly recorded, handled, and serviced.
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 Routes queries raised by prospective customers to the Leasing or Sales team for taking forward.
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 Obtains customer satisfaction feedback on the various property management services like Security, Housekeeping etc.
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 Responds to all emails and queries from tenants of all facilities inclusive of provision of as built drawings for respective floors
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 Issues parking cards and keys via official letter to tenants.
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 Reviews design layouts submitted by the tenants of all facilities during the fit out works and gives them approval if it is complying with ours as well as KFSD&rsquo;s rules and regulations.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Requirements:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
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 Certification in facilities management or related discipline is an added advantage.
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 Strong English language skills (written and spoken). Arabic is preferred
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 8 &ndash; 10 years of experiance
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 Previous experience in HVAC systems and Facility Management with at least 8 years in a managerial role
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Summary
 
 
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 Job Title AVP - Facility Management
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 Location Kuwait
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 Function Property Management &amp; Leasing
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 Qualification Bachelors
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 Date Posted 13-04-2026
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 </ul>
 
 Apply Now
 
</div>

AVP - Facility Management

VG Clima HVAC & Climate Control Solutions W.L.L.

About the Role: VG Clima HVAC &amp; Climate Control Solutions W.L.L. is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Senior Marketing Manager (HVAC &amp; Engineering Solutions) to lead marketing strategy, product positioning, and business growth initiatives in Kuwait City. This role focuses on driving demand for HVAC systems, climate control technologies, and engineering solutions through B2B and project-based marketing strategies.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Marketing Strategy Leadership: Develop and execute marketing strategies for HVAC and engineering solutions</li><li>Product Marketing: Position HVAC systems, climate control solutions, and engineering services in competitive markets</li><li>B2B Lead Generation: Drive client acquisition, project leads, and business development opportunities</li><li>Technical Marketing: Translate engineering solutions into marketable value propositions</li><li>Market Analysis: Conduct competitor analysis, pricing strategy, and industry research</li><li>Brand Development: Strengthen brand presence in construction, engineering, and industrial sectors</li><li>Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with sales teams, engineers, and executive leadership</li><li>Team Leadership: Lead marketing specialists, coordinators, and business development teams</li></ul>What We Are Looking For:<ul><li>Experience: Senior-level experience in marketing, preferably in HVAC, engineering, or industrial solutions</li><li>Skills: Strong B2B marketing, technical marketing, and strategic planning capabilities</li><li>Education: Degree in Marketing, Engineering, or Business</li><li>Industry Knowledge: Experience in HVAC systems, construction, or engineering services</li><li>Leadership: Ability to manage marketing teams and drive revenue-focused strategies</li></ul>Why Join Us:<ul><li>Engineering Industry Exposure: Work in HVAC, climate control, and technical solutions markets</li><li>Strategic Role: Influence product positioning and market expansion</li><li>Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement into Marketing Director or Commercial Director roles</li><li>High-Impact Environment: Operate in a project-driven and industrial-focused sector</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: KD1,600.000 - KD3,400.000 per monthWork Location: In person

Senior Marketing Manager

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