Event Manager, UAE

Hello!

We are SFORS - a trading company where traders become successful!

We specialize in trading on global financial markets and are one of the key players in the proprietary trading industry, as well as a leader in premarket trading.

For the past 20 years, the company has achieved consistent success in the stock market through significant investments in trader development, advanced trading technologies, a progressive risk management model, and the creation of effective trading strategies, all of which help traders achieve success.

SFORS operates exclusively with its own capital and does not raise or manage external investments.

As our team continues to grow, we are looking for an Event Manager to join our office in Dubai.

We are looking for a creative, proactive, and highly organized Event Manager to drive employee engagement and strengthen our corporate culture through memorable internal events and initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, planning, and delivering a wide range of corporate events while ensuring they reflect our company values and contribute to an outstanding employee experience.

• Plan, organize, and execute a variety of internal and external corporate events, including company parties, holiday celebrations, team-building activities, offsite events, workshops, excursions, and other 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. 

• 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.

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• Previous experience in Event Management, Corporate Culture, Employee Experience, Internal Communications, or a similar role. 

• Proven track record of independently managing multiple events from planning through execution. 

• Experience working with external vendors and service providers. 

• Experience managing event budgets. 

• Creative thinking: Ability to generate innovative event concepts that reflect and reinforce the company's values, culture, and mission.

• Strong project management and organizational skills. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. 

• Creative mindset with the ability to generate innovative event concepts. 

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. 

• Analytical approach with the ability to evaluate event performance and identify improvement opportunities. 

• Good understanding of the local vendor and event services market. 

• Upper-Intermediate (B2) or higher level of English. 

• Proficiency in Ukrainian would be a plus

• Corporate housing access - up to 2-3 weeks of free accommodation per year in Larnaca (Cyprus) for vacations, business trips, or work-related travel.

• Comprehensive health insurance, including annual medical check-ups.

• Psychological support program (up to four sessions per month).

• Partial compensation for tennis training, gym memberships, other sports activities, rehabilitation, massages, and participation in competitions, including international events.

• Partial reimbursement for external professional education and certifications.

• Full access to internal educational, cultural, and entertainment initiatives, including guest lectures.