Events Manager – MENA | Google Dubai, UAE
The Role
This position is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Area: Marketing
Find the user. Find the magic. Connect the two. At its core, marketing at Google starts with technology and ends with the user, bringing both together in unconventional ways. Our job is to demonstrate how Google’s products solve the world’s problems – from the everyday to the epic, from the mundane to the monumental. And, we approach marketing in a way that only Google can – breaks the rules, redefines the medium, makes the user the hero, and ultimately, lets the technology speak for itself.
The Role: Events Manager, MENA
The Google Marketing team is responsible for bringing the magic of our products to consumers, helping advertisers and partners to succeed in the digital space, and strengthening the Google brand through innovation and audacious showcase projects. Our team in MENA is conducting a large number of outreach activities which is one of our core components of MENA strategies. Events Managers are experienced event marketing professionals who manage some of Google’s highest profile events. As an Events Manager, you will be working with the MENA outreach and marketing teams, and develop and execute effective event marketing programs and find creative solutions for projects. You will be an exceptional project manager with strong organization skills.
This position will be reporting to the local Country Marketing Manager but will be responsible to support events across the Middle East and North Africa region. The role will require travelling across the region.
Responsibilities:
* Execute highly effective events that communicate Google’s products and solutions to different audiences such as developers, students, technology enthusiasts, advertisers, agencies, etc.
* Oversee all aspects of event management and production: content and program development, design, AV production, vendor management, logistics, invitations, sponsorships, promotions, etc.
* Manage the relationship with external agencies and vendors to ensure we are getting good value for money and are working with innovative partners.
* Analyze programs for effectiveness; conduct post-event reporting and ROI analysis.
Requirements
* BA/BS degree or equivalent
* Extensive event management experience.
* Exceptional budget management, negotiation, and organizational skills.
* Self-motivated, articulate, and possess excellent verbal and written communications skills.
* Ability to work smart in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and ability to think, plan and execute resourcefully.
* Fluency in English and Arabic
For immediate consideration, please apply now online.
