Conference Event Manager

**Job Title**: Conference Event Manager

**Location**: Egypt
**Employment Type**: Full-Time
**Reports to**: Head of the Marketing Department

**Role Summary**:
We’re looking for an Conference Event Manager to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of our **Middle East events portfolio** — including **national awards, regional list ceremonies, executive roundtables, industry conferences, our proprietary events, and recurring webinars**.

This is a highly visible and strategic role for someone who can not only manage logistics but also **drive revenue through sponsorships and ticket sales**, elevate audience experience, and potentially serve as the **face or MC** of our events. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and leadership to deliver exceptional events that grow our brand presence, community, and commercial impact in the region.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Strategic Event Leadership**
- Design and execute a calendar of **multi-format events** across the Middle East — including summits, awards, roundtables, and webinars.
- Create strategic event concepts that support branding, lead generation, and thought leadership.
- Ensure event formats and experiences align with business goals and audience expectations.

**Sponsorship Acquisition & Management**
- Develop and pitch **sponsorship proposals** that align with client goals and offer high-value visibility.
- Secure and manage **strategic partnerships and sponsorships** to support event monetization.
- Build strong relationships with existing clients and new partners for long-term collaboration.
- Ensure full delivery of sponsor benefits, including branding, speaking slots, and audience engagement.

**Ticket Sales & Revenue Growth**
- Own and drive **ticket sales strategy**, including pricing, promotions, partnerships, and digital campaigns.
- Monitor and optimize sales performance to achieve and exceed revenue targets.

**Event Production & Execution**
- Oversee **end-to-end event delivery** — vendor selection, logistics, run-of-show, technical setup, rehearsals, etc.
- Ensure each event is professionally executed, on budget, and delivers exceptional value to attendees and sponsors.
- Maintain detailed timelines and contingency plans to handle challenges.
- Act as **event host or MC** where appropriate, representing the brand with confidence and energy.

**Marketing & Audience Engagement**
- Work closely with the marketing team to develop **multi-channel campaigns** for event promotion.
- Support the creation of event materials, landing pages, invitations, press releases, and media kits.
- Drive audience growth and retention through engaging experiences and thoughtful follow-ups.
- Coordinate with media partners, influencers, and PR agencies for event amplification.

**Business Development & Community Engagement**
- Launch and manage **executive roundtables** to engage senior clients and prospects in the Middle East.
- Identify and coordinate opportunities for the company to speak or participate in **external regional industry events**.
- Develop and manage **webinars and virtual events** to position the company as a market leader and generate leads.

**Who You Are**:

- A strategic thinker with a **hands-on, execution-first mindset**.
- A strong communicator and confident presenter — comfortable being the **face of an event**.
- A skilled relationship-builder who thrives in **client-facing and partner engagement** settings.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage **multiple high-impact events simultaneously**.
- Passionate about curating memorable experiences that deliver business value.

**Qualifications**:
**Must-Have**:

- 8+ years of experience in **event management, conferences, or corporate events**, with a proven track record of **driving revenue through sponsorship and ticket sales**.
- Fluent in both **Arabic and English**.
- Excellent **negotiation skills and vendor management** expertise.
- Willingness and flexibility to **travel across the Middle East** as required.
- Strong **project management, communication, and multitasking abilities**.
- Experience with **ticketing platforms, marketing tools, and event analytics**.

**Preferred**:

- Experience in **luxury or high-profile regional events**.
- Prior experience in **public speaking or event MC roles**.
- Background in **Marketing, Business, Event Management**, or related field.
- Familiarity with tools to measure **event ROI and attendee satisfaction**.

**Note**:
This role may evolve over time as the business grows. We're looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, embraces ownership, and is excited to help us **elevate our event experiences across the Middle East**.

**Benefits - Events Manager**

**Professional Development & Visibility**
- **Regional Exposure** - Opportunity to lead and represent the brand at high-impact events across the Middle East.
- **Speaking & Hosting Opportunities** - May serve as an **event MC or company representa