Events Account Director/Associate Account Director

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage assigned retainer/non-retainer client accounts in line with yearly revenue targets.
• Provide clients with guidance and accurate event specifications.
• Actively meet new clients and present agency credentials and portfolio.
• Communicate and coordinate with other Business Units’ teams for joint accounts and cross-selling initiatives.
• Coordinate and supervise event activities including personnel, subcontractors, venues, and vendors while ensuring budget control.
• Manage the design and production of venue set-up diagrams.
• Supervise crew setup and implement operational procedures.
• Prepare and regularly update detailed event production checklists.
• Build and maintain a reliable events-related database of regional/international artists, venues, and vendors.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Oversee all planning estimates including project scope, schedule, and resources.
• Manage the team’s workload, prepare action plans, and ensure timely execution.
• Deliver regular progress and sales reports to the Events Director.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 8+ years in Event management capacities.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in UAE.
• Multi sector experience is highly preferred.
• Past multinational/regional agency experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in mass communications, Business Administration or related field.
• Previous specialized training and/or certification is a plus.
• At Viola Communications, we pride ourselves on serving clients from diverse backgrounds and with a vast range of experiences.
• We are dedicated to fostering a team of exceptional individuals who bring unique perspectives created by their different life paths.
• With representation from over 20 nationalities across our business units, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and cultivates cultural diversity among our employees.
• We recognize and appreciate the exceptional strengths and experiences that each person brings, and we believe that by embracing differences, we can inspire and generate remarkable ideas collectively.
• Our commitment to diversity and inclusion not only aligns with our moral compass but also reinforces Viola's strength as a whole.
• *We appreciate all applications received.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*