Event Manager Jobs in Dubai

A hotel in Dubai is hiring an Event Manager to lead the planning and delivery of large-scale corporate events, gala dinners, weddings and MICE events across the hotel's event facilities.

Candidates with a Bachelor's in Event Management or Hospitality, CMP certification and 5 to 9 years of hotel events management experience in Dubai or the UAE are preferred.

• Event Strategy

  Develop and deliver comprehensive event proposals for corporate clients, wedding couples and MICE organisers; present creative concepts and detailed execution plans.

• Client Management

  Own the client relationship from enquiry to post-event follow-up; manage client expectations, handle changes and ensure complete client satisfaction throughout.

• Team Coordination

  Coordinate all hotel departments involved in event delivery including F&B, AV, décor, security and accommodation to ensure seamless event execution.

• Budget Management

  Manage event budgets; prepare detailed cost estimates, negotiate with suppliers and maximise hotel revenue yield from all event bookings.

• Post-Event Review

  Conduct post-event debriefs and analyse client feedback; produce event performance reports and implement improvements for future events.

• Education

  Bachelor's in Event Management, Hospitality or Marketing; CMP from the Events Industry Council or CPCE certification is strongly preferred.

• Experience

  5 to 9 years in hotel events with at least 3 years as Event Manager managing large-scale corporate events, weddings and MICE in a Dubai or UAE 5-star hotel.

• Commercial Skills

  Strong event revenue management skills; proven ability to convert event enquiries, upsell hotel services and deliver events within profitable budget parameters.

• Leadership

  Excellent project management, multi-vendor coordination and client management skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent events calmly and professionally.