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Operations Manager – Events & Activations
FLC Marketing Group
Riyadh, KSA
Full Time
Mid
Field
3 weeks ago
Event ManagementVendor ManagementLogistics CoordinationProject ManagementOn ground ProductionCommunication
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About the Role
FLC Marketing Group seeks an Operations Manager for events, exhibitions, and activations in KSA. The role involves coordinating vendors, logistics, and internal teams to deliver brand experiences.
Key Skills for This Role
Event ManagementVendor ManagementLogistics CoordinationProject ManagementOn ground ProductionCommunication
Responsibilities
- Assist in day to day operational management for events, exhibitions, activations, and retail experiences in KSA
- Support planning, scheduling, and on ground execution to ensure all projects are delivered accurately and on time
- Coordinate with clients, vendors, suppliers, venues, and internal teams to meet project requirements and standards
- Conduct site visits, oversee on ground setup, and ensure operational readiness and brand compliance for all activations
- Prepare job briefs, work orders, checklists, and post event reports as required
- Manage inventory, event materials, and logistics (transport, storage, on site movement)
- Track project milestones and task lists, escalating risks or operational concerns early
- Support financial processes, including vendor quotations, POs, petty cash, and basic cost tracking
- Help ensure compliance with local regulations, HSE requirements, and internal operational procedures
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Events Management, or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience in events, exhibitions, activations, or operations management within the GCC; KSA and agency side experience preferred
- Strong coordination, organization, and multitasking abilities with a hands on, problem solving approach
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Good understanding of vendor management, logistics, and on ground production/operations
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects, and adapt to changing client needs
- Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage
- Willingness to travel within KSA for events and project requirements
Full Job Posting
Role Overview
- We are seeking a proactive and hands on Operations Manager to support daily activities across events, exhibitions, shopper marketing and activation projects in the KSA market.
- The ideal candidate has agency side operational experience, is comfortable on site, and can coordinate vendors, logistics, and internal teams to deliver seamless brand experiences.
- This role works closely with the Senior Manager – KSA and the UAE head office to ensure smooth operations, timely delivery, and consistent service quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in day to day operational management for events, exhibitions, activations, and retail experiences in KSA.
- Support planning, scheduling, and on ground execution to ensure all projects are delivered accurately and on time.
- Coordinate with clients, vendors, suppliers, venues, and internal teams to meet project requirements and standards.
- Conduct site visits, oversee on ground setup, and ensure operational readiness and brand compliance for all activations.
- Prepare job briefs, work orders, checklists, and post event reports as required.
- Manage inventory, event materials, and logistics (transport, storage, on site movement).
- Track project milestones and task lists, escalating risks or operational concerns early.
- Support financial processes, including vendor quotations, POs, petty cash, and basic cost tracking.
- Help ensure compliance with local regulations, HSE requirements, and internal operational procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Events Management, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in events, exhibitions, activations, or operations management within the GCC; KSA and agency side experience preferred.
- Strong coordination, organization, and multitasking abilities with a hands on, problem solving approach.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Good understanding of vendor management, logistics, and on ground production/operations.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects, and adapt to changing client needs.
- Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.
- Willingness to travel within KSA for events and project requirements.
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