Event Manager, UAE

Role Overview

Event Manager, UAE based in Dubai at SFORS, a proprietary trading company specializing in global financial markets trading. Work format is offsite.

Company Overview

SFORS is a trading company operating exclusively with its own capital that has achieved consistent success over the past 20 years through significant investments in trader development, advanced trading technologies, a progressive risk management model, and the creation of effective trading strategies. The company is one of the key players in the proprietary trading industry and a leader in premarket trading.

Role Purpose

Design, plan, and deliver a wide range of corporate events that drive employee engagement, strengthen corporate culture, and reflect company values while ensuring an outstanding employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Delivery

• Plan, organize, and execute internal and external corporate events, including company parties, holiday celebrations, team-building activities, offsite events, workshops, excursions, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate all aspects of event delivery, including logistics, venue selection, scheduling, vendor management, and on-site execution.
• Organize and coordinate branded merchandise for employees and corporate events.
• Encourage employee participation and engagement with a particular focus on welcoming and integrating new team members.

Event Analysis & Performance Evaluation

• Evaluate the effectiveness of corporate events through surveys, feedback collection, and data analysis.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of corporate events.
• Collect and analyze event-related data and metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and enhance future initiatives.

Vendor Management

• Build and maintain relationships with event agencies, venues, suppliers, and other service providers.
• Coordinate vendor selection processes, including tenders and negotiations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely contract execution and compliance.

Budget Management

• Prepare and manage event budgets.
• Monitor event-related expenses and ensure cost-effective execution.
• Create and process payment requests while working closely with the Finance team to ensure timely and accurate payments.

Internal Communications

• Coordinate communication related to corporate events across internal communication channels.
• Prepare engaging event announcements and promotional materials.
• Partner with the Communications team to maximize employee awareness and participation.

Skills & Competencies

• Creative and proactive mindset.
• Highly organized with strong project management abilities.
• Vendor relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Event coordination and logistics expertise.
• Data analysis and KPI monitoring.
• Internal communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Budget management and financial acumen.