Director of Events & Lifestyle

Le Mövenpick Mansour Eddahbi is looking for Director of Events & Lifestyle!

Role Summary:

Director of Events & Lifestyle is responsible for the successful advancement and completion of the assigned events across venues, also will managing a wide range of events such as concerts, special entertainment events, family shows, Meetings, congresses and sporting events.
 

Specific Functions/Activities Summary :

• This person will act as the liaison between client and all venue departments, partners and stakeholders to maximize operational efficiency through collaboration and communication.
• Responsible for administering all event planning with the client and venue stakeholders throughout the entire event process for assigned events, from advancement to being on-site for load-in through load out.
• Responsible for administering all event planning with the client and venue departments including, but not limited to, staging, lighting and sound, client seating, and client staffing requirements.
• Generate and maintain budgets with timely updates throughout the event process through constant analysis and attention to detail. Track costs against budget for settlement with internal and external clients
• Offer support to the administrative and management team located in the market while finding efficiencies and identifying best practices through policy and protocol guidelines.
• Work with outside agencies to ensure work rules, jurisdictions, codes, and policies are maintained.
• Troubleshoot event day issues and be highly responsive to emergencies in a fast paced, time sensitive environment.
• Oversee transition from day of event activities to the load out of all equipment for assigned events.
• Evaluate quality of client and guest experience through observation and responding to feedback.
• Collaborate with venue GM throughout the show to ensure an exceptional client and guest experience.
• In tandem with production team, oversee load-in and installation of equipment by defined deadlines in venues.

Qualifications :

• 8-10 years working experience in Live Event Production Management with direct responsibility for supervising and directing staffs across a wide range of operating functions in a changing environment.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of nights, weekends & holidays.
• Technical knowledge surrounding production specific items involving but not limited to rigging and engineering review, power provisions, industry standard safety protocols, local regulations, and processes.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks with both financial and operational implications across departments and venues in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Experience creating and maintaining event budgets and preparing financial information for event settlements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of general building codes & fire safety.
• A general knowledge of culture, sports and other relevant topics and a willingness to learn about live entertainment.
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills, and exceptional attention to detail
• On the operational side, have a track record of significant experience of strategic events marketing and communications in a global corporate or agency environment, preferably with invitation-based events.

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