Summary
Hermès is seeking an Events Executive based in Dubai to support the planning and delivery of events across the UAE. The role includes coordinating suppliers, budgets, event logistics and cross-functional teams, as well as ensuring events meet brand guidelines and applicable requirements. The successful candidate will support event reporting, including ROI and attendee feedback, and build knowledge of regional trends and partners. This opportunity is exclusively available to UAE Nationals holding a valid family book.
The posting
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In alignment with the UAE Government's Emiratisation strategy, this opportunity is exclusively available to UAE Nationals holding a valid family book.
Responsibilities
EXECUTION OF EVENTS
Assist the Event manager in the update and implementation of the Event agenda.
Deliver events on time and within budget, set by the Event Manager at the beginning of each project and continuously keep it up to date.
Ensures all events support departmental and business objectives and that they are compliant with brand guidelines, internal policies, agreed standards, legislation, and regulation.
Maintain and follow up with the suppliers for the execution of each project.
- Support sourcing appropriate suppliers and negotiating costs for specific projects.
- Deliver clear brief to suppliers and supervise their activity to drive results.
- Responsible for all types of Events, including in storemétier animations and outside exhibitions.
- Proactively find solutions to issues arising during the event planning and live phases.
- Travel on site to inspect ongoing arrangements, preparations, and changes needed to meet the needs of Hermes.
- Work closely with the finance and logistic departments on all matters related to Events.
- Coordinate transversal actions with the commercial and retail departments, when needed.
- Effectively collaborate with other communication departments (Press, Media, Client Communication) to ensure all teams are updated on the plans and support each other to deliver the best results.
Exchange directly with Paris HQ regarding operational matters, building a solid relationship.
CUSTOMER / SUPPLIER RELATIONS
- Build relationships with relevant external partners to create and optimise events opportunities.
- Ensure that customers or event attendees are totally satisfied.
- Develop and maintain a good understanding of the region and our competitors.
- Stay informed and curios about the region’s trends, locations and creative scene in order to support in adapting the international events proposed by HQ.
REPORTING
Supports the Event Manager as required with reporting on external events budget and activities.
Report on event ROI and feedback after completion.