Description:
We are looking for an experienced and highly organized Project Manager – Events & Exhibitions to oversee the planning, coordination, execution, and successful delivery of exhibitions, conferences, trade shows, and corporate events. The ideal candidate should have strong project management skills, vendor coordination experience, client-handling ability, and a passion for delivering world-class event experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, manage, and execute exhibitions, conferences, trade shows, and business events from concept to completion.
- Coordinate with internal teams, clients, exhibitors, sponsors, vendors, contractors, venues, and government authorities.
- Prepare project timelines, budgets, production schedules, floor plans, operational checklists, and event execution plans.
- Manage venue coordination, logistics, stand construction, branding, registration, hospitality, and onsite operations.
- Ensure all event deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and according to company standards.
- Monitor project risks and provide quick solutions during planning and onsite execution.
- Maintain strong communication with clients and stakeholders before, during, and after events.
- Supervise event teams, suppliers, freelancers, and onsite staff.
- Prepare post-event reports, feedback summaries, and improvement recommendations.
- Support business growth by ensuring excellent client satisfaction and repeat event success.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality, or a related field.
- 3–6 years of experience in project management, preferably in exhibitions, conferences, events, or trade shows.
- Strong knowledge of event operations, production, logistics, and vendor management.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of project management tools is an advantage.
- UAE experience in the events or exhibitions industry is preferred.
- Fluency in English is required; Arabic or Chinese language skills are an added advantage.