events director
DAMAC Properties
Total years of experience :27 years, 2 Months
•Create events as per brief or requirements
•Manage cost centre
• To identify Domestic & International Exhibitions that suit the company’s needs
•Identify and brief local agencies in the country of the exhibition
•Finalise Designs and Budgets
•Co-ordinate with various departments (Marketing, Sales Admin, CMO) for various requirements
Conceptualize events along with event team after receiving the brief
Conduct site inspection (multiple if required) with the Events team and suppliers for each stage of conceptualizing (to understand the technical and other requirements), planning and execution.
Responsible for identifying and selecting vendors from venues to AV equipment to talent who can deliver what is required
Study, Plan, & Execute Exhibitions participation for the company in GCC and India as well as Plan and Execute Events for the Company in Dubai• Identify and recommend venues and external event & exhibition support suppliers• Develop and maintain a detailed schedule of all events including requirements and coordination with internal functions & external suppliers• Establish & maintain budgets
Exhibitions:
•Liaison with Marketing Managers across the GCC and the Indian Sub Continent; study, evaluate and recommend Property & Lifestyle Exhibitions
•Negotiate prime branding opportunities and book prime location at exhibitions•Design and execute stall through fabricator and make other necessary arrangements for the stall in line with company quality standards•Plan with the sales team or local office on special offers
Events:
•Manage the whole event from planning to execution including a budget, entertainment, suppliers and other finer details
•Co-ordinate with the creative team to create a concept for the events
Attend client meetings and obtain detailed brief regarding the event
Discuss, negotiate and finalize budget / costs for the event
Undertake site surveys of venues where necessary to plan physical and technical layouts for the events in close liaison with client and technical team
Prepare diagrams / drawings / sketches of venue layout using AutoCad/Corel Draw
Brief the technical team and vendors on requirements ensuring their timely delivery and submit required documentation to the venue fulfilling legal requirements
Identify and source suppliers for equipment and negotiate rates with them
Liaise with speakers, delegates, clients, performers and others as appropriate;
Discuss and prepare event flow and ensure the smooth execution of the event
Develop and maintain excellent client relationships and actively promote the company and its services wherever possible;
Manage the affairs of the company on a day-to-day basis across three metro cities
Identify new business opportunities, plan and implement strategies for generating resources and revenues
Complete organization of major events from venue identification, celebrity tours and performances, product launches, site management to budget control including
o conceptualization
o logistics planning & event coordination
o artist and speaker management
o client servicing including client & prospect hospitality
o handling event setups & costing, sound & light, stage, AV, printing
o sourcing vendor/suppliers and contracts negotiation
Identify, negotiate and finalize business partnership and associations with other events service providers to ensure lowest cost and highest quality of service
Provide administrative direction to staff in the implementation and execution of events
Develop and manage annual budgets, monitor expenditure of budgeted funds; monitor technological changes in the industry and fund the capital plan.
Set targets for individual branches and functions.
Formulate policies for Operations, Finance and HR. Restructure the operations of the company and open new branches
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