Manager - Events

Apparel Group
Dubai
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Program & Project Management (PMO)Experience: 5-7 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Confidentiality","Discretion","Professionalism","Organization","Problem-solving"]

Plan, coordinate, and execute high-level personal events for the Chairwoman and corporate/VIP events for the organization. Own end-to-end delivery including event concepts, programmes, timelines, budgets, guest lists, supplier sourcing, and logistics. Coordinate senior executives, VIPs, speakers, partners, and internal stakeholders while ensuring polished on-site execution. Manage contracts, quotations, payments, risk/security and post-event follow-ups with strict confidentiality and discretion.

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Apparel Group
Apparel Group
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Manager - Events

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Job Summary

Plan, coordinate, and execute high-level personal events for the Chairwoman and corporate/VIP events for the organization. Own end-to-end delivery including event concepts, programmes, timelines, budgets, guest lists, supplier sourcing, and logistics. Coordinate senior executives, VIPs, speakers, partners, and internal stakeholders while ensuring polished on-site execution. Manage contracts, quotations, payments, risk/security and post-event follow-ups with strict confidentiality and discretion.
Location: Dubai
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Program & Project Management (PMO)
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Plan, coordinate, and execute private dinners, celebrations, receptions, and other personal events for the Chairwoman.
  • •Develop and deliver corporate and VIP events (conferences, executive meetings, launches, receptions, awards, retreats) aligned with business objectives and brand standards.
  • •Source and negotiate with venues and suppliers; manage budgets, quotations, contracts, purchase orders, invoices, and financial reconciliation.
  • •Create event operations materials (plans, checklists, floor plans, seating/guest lists, run sheets) and oversee logistics and execution.
  • •Ensure appropriate risk assessments, security, health and safety, manage last-minute changes, and perform post-event evaluations and follow-up.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Hospitality, or a related field.
  • •5–7 years of experience in event planning and execution, preferably within premium, fashion, lifestyle, or corporate environments.
  • •Strong experience in private, VIP, and corporate event management, including event logistics and production.
  • •Proven ability to manage budgets, supplier sourcing, and contract negotiation.
  • •Ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion and maintain a professional, service-oriented approach in a fast-paced environment.
Experience:5-7 yearsPremiumFashionLifestyleCorporate events
Education:Bachelor's in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Hospitality, or related field
Skills:ConfidentialityDiscretionProfessionalismOrganizationProblem-solving

Company Brief

Apparel Group
Apparel Group is a global fashion and lifestyle retail conglomerate operating a portfolio of international and homegrown brands across store and online channels, managing franchising, wholesale and retail operations across the Middle East, Asia and beyond.
Industry: Omnichannel Retail
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 1996
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