Events Executive - UAE National

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 store métier 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.