Conference Senior Manager
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About the Role
CLASS PROvia is seeking a Senior Conference Manager to lead end-to-end planning and execution of conferences and large-scale events in Jiddah. The role involves defining event objectives, managing budgets, coordinating logistics, and guiding cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
- Lead end to end planning and execution of conferences and large scale events
- Define event objectives, create detailed project plans, and coordinate timelines
- Oversee logistics such as venue selection, vendor management, and technical requirements
- Manage budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure events are delivered on time and within financial targets
- Guide cross functional teams, supervise conference staff, and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees
- Continuously improve processes, analyze event performance, and contribute strategic ideas to elevate the conference portfolio
Requirements
- Strong Conference Management and Conference Organization skills
- Event Planning skills including venue coordination, scheduling, and logistics oversight
- Budgeting skills to develop, manage, and track event budgets effectively
- Customer Service skills to deliver excellent experiences for attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, and stakeholders
- Proven experience in managing major conferences or corporate events, ideally in a senior or leadership capacity
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Leadership skills with experience supervising teams and collaborating across departments
- Proficiency with event management software and common office productivity tools
- Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Fluency in English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage
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Company Description
- CLASS PROvia delivers strategic, creative event experiences designed to leave a lasting impact on audiences and industries.
- With over 25 years of expertise, the company produces world class conferences, exhibitions, and large scale events.
- The environment is dynamic, fast paced, and focused on excellence in every aspect of event delivery.
Role Description
- Lead end to end planning and execution of conferences and large scale events.
- Define event objectives, create detailed project plans, coordinate timelines, and oversee logistics.
- Manage budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure events are delivered on time and within financial targets.
- Guide cross functional teams, supervise conference staff, and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, exhibitors, and attendees.
- Continuously improve processes, analyze event performance, and contribute strategic ideas.
Qualifications
- Strong Conference Management and Conference Organization skills.
- Event Planning skills including venue coordination, scheduling, and logistics oversight.
- Budgeting skills to develop, manage, and track event budgets effectively.
- Customer Service skills to deliver excellent experiences.
- Proven experience in managing major conferences or corporate events, ideally in a senior or leadership capacity.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Leadership skills with experience supervising teams and collaborating across departments.
- Proficiency with event management software and common office productivity tools.
- Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Fluency in English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
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