Event Coordinator

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Event Coordinator to lead the planning, organization, and execution of high-end events. The role focuses on managing weddings, engagements, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations with a strong emphasis on coordination and excellent client relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee weddings, engagements, corporate occasions, and private events.
• Liaise with clients, vendors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Manage event timelines, logistics, schedules, and on-site management.
• Create imaginative event themes and concepts tailored to client needs.
• Prepare proposals, cost quotes, presentations, and detailed event plans.
• Negotiate vendor contracts and sustain robust supplier partnerships.
• Organize all stages of event setup, implementation, and post-event operations.
• Guarantee outstanding customer service before, during, and after events.
• Handle multiple concurrent events while maintaining precision and detail orientation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues occurring during events to provide smooth execution.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 2 to 4 years of proven event planning, coordination, or management experience within the UAE.
• Extensive background in managing weddings, engagements, upscale events, and premium private functions.
• Exceptional verbal communication, negotiation, and vendor relations competencies.
• Well-developed organizational and multitasking skills.
• Innovative and detail-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Aptitude for managing clients and coordinating across diverse teams.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and event management software tools.
• Proficiency in Arabic is advantageous.

Employment Details

This position is available as full-time, freelance, or contract, with terms open for discussion. The role requires physical presence at our Abu Dhabi, UAE office.