Responsibilities:
1. Event Planning and Coordination:
- Plan and coordinate various events internationally, including corporate functions, private parties, fashion events, and promotional events.
- Ensure all logistical aspects of international events are meticulously planned and executed.
2. Client Relationships:
- Build strong relationships with international clients, understand their event requirements across different cultural contexts, and deliver exceptional service.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for international clients throughout the event planning process.
3. Vendor Management:
- Source, negotiate with, and manage international vendors and suppliers.
- Ensure vendors meet international event requirements within allocated budgets and timelines.
4. Logistics Management:
- Oversee international logistics including venue setup, transportation, accommodations, and local regulations compliance.
- Coordinate with international partners to ensure seamless event operations.
5. Budget Oversight:
- Develop and manage international event budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
- Manage currency exchange considerations and international financial transactions related to events.
6. Marketing and Promotion:
- Collaborate with the marketing team to promote international events through various channels.
- Implement culturally relevant marketing strategies to maximize attendance and engagement.
7. Team Leadership:
- Lead and supervise international event staff, ensuring coordination and completion of tasks across different time zones and cultural backgrounds.
- Foster a collaborative and efficient working environment within the international event team.
8. Post Event Evaluation:
- Conduct evaluations and analysis after international events to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
- Implement learnings to enhance future international event planning and execution strategies.
Requirements:
Job Role Requires Frequent International Travelling
- Proven experience as an Event Manager or similar role, preferably within the fashion or international events industry.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage diverse stakeholders across different cultures.
- Creative problem-solving abilities and proactive approach to handling challenges in international settings.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines, and adapt to varying international regulations and cultural norms.
- Bachelor's degree in Event Management or a related field.
- Fluency in English, French, and Arabic languages, with additional languages Spanish/Russian being advantageous for international events.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
• How many years of Fashion Industry experience do you have?
Willingness to travel:
• 75% (Preferred)
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