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Job Description

The Events Manager at Faena The Red Sea is responsible for leading the planning, 
coordination, and flawless execution of social, corporate, cultural, wellness, and high-profile 
private events within the resort. This role transforms spaces into extraordinary experiences, 
ensuring every event reflects the theatrical elegance, creativity, and elevated service 
synonymous with the Faena brand.
Based on property, the Events Manager serves as the primary point of contact for confirmed 
events from initial handover through execution, working closely with clients, Sales, Culinary, 
Operations, Wellness, and Executive teams to deliver bespoke occasions ranging from 
intimate celebrations to exclusive buyouts and destination gatherings.
This role is instrumental in positioning Faena The Red Sea as one of the most sought-after 
event destinations in the Kingdom and beyond.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Manage all confirmed events from contract handover to post-event follow-up, ensuring seamless execution at every stage. 
• Serve as the main liaison for clients, hosts, agencies, wedding planners, corporate organizers, and VIP representatives. 
• Plan and coordinate weddings, private celebrations, executive retreats, brand launches, wellness events, incentive groups, cultural programming, and luxury gatherings. 
• Conduct site inspections, planning meetings, tastings, rehearsals, and operational briefings. 
• Prepare detailed event orders, function sheets, rooming lists, timelines, and billing instructions. 
• Collaborate closely with Sales and Revenue teams to maximize conversion, upsell opportunities, and total event profitability. 
• Work with Culinary, Rooms, Spa, Security, Engineering, Housekeeping, and F&B teams to ensure all operational requirements are delivered flawlessly. 
• Curate bespoke guest experiences including décor, entertainment, gifting, wellness rituals, transportation, and VIP touches. 
• Oversee event setup, execution, and breakdown while maintaining luxury service standards throughout. 
• Manage supplier relationships including florists, production companies, entertainment partners, AV vendors, and specialty contractors. 
• Ensure all events comply with resort policies, safety standards, permits, and local regulations. 
• Monitor budgets, deposits, final billing, and event profitability in coordination with Finance. 
• Maintain accurate records, forecasting, and event pipeline reports within Delphi / CRM systems. 
• Support pre-opening event strategy including venue positioning, packages, preferred supplier lists, and launch showcases. 
• Identify opportunities to elevate Faena’s reputation through signature programming and memorable moments.

Qualifications

•  Minimum 3-5 years of experience in luxury hotel events, catering sales, weddings, or event operations. 
• Previous experience in ultra-luxury resorts, destination hotels, lifestyle brands, or iconic event venues preferred. 
• Strong background in weddings, VIP events, incentive groups, and high-touch private celebrations. 
• Pre-opening experience is highly desirable. 
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail. 
• Calm under pressure with the ability to lead complex events in fast-paced environments. 
• Strong communication, negotiation, and client relationship skills. 
• Commercial mindset with understanding of event revenue, budgeting, and upselling. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Opera, Delphi, or event management systems. 
• Fluent English required; Arabic strongly preferred. Additional languages are an advantage. 
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, Events Management, Business, or related field preferred.