Events Coordinator

Company Description

AccorHotels is a renowned name in the hospitality industry, known for its commitment to providing exceptional service and luxurious experiences. At Raffles Hotel Jeddah, located in Saudi Arabia, we pride ourselves on offering expert service and world-class luxury to our guests. Our mission is to create unforgettable moments for every individual who walks through our doors, combining high standards with trademark elegance. Our work culture values creativity, attention to detail, and a customer-centric approach that ensures every guest feels valued and cared for.

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Events Coordinator to join our dynamic team at Raffles Hotel Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. As an Events Coordinator, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing a wide range of corporate events with precision and finesse. Your role will involve coordinating all aspects of event planning, from venue selection to logistics, catering arrangements, and audiovisual requirements. Building strong relationships with vendors and suppliers will be crucial as you strive to deliver seamless experiences for our clients and guests.

Your responsibilities will include developing event budgets that balance cost-effectiveness with high-quality standards, collaborating with internal teams to align event objectives with successful outcomes, negotiating contracts with venues and suppliers after conducting site inspections, managing on-site event operations smoothly while resolving any issues promptly, conducting post-event evaluations to prepare comprehensive reports for stakeholders, staying updated on industry trends to enhance event offerings continually, maintaining detailed event documentation accurately including contracts and timelines.

Qualifications

To qualify for this role, you should have a Diploma in Tourism, Hospitality Management or Events Management along with a minimum of 3 years' experience in group coordination or 1 year of similar experience demonstrating a proven track record. Excellent communication skills in English are essential along with proficiency in MS Office suite - particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Strong organizational skills combined with the ability to multitask effectively are required traits along with demonstrated problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed is also expected.

If you are passionate about creating memorable events that exceed expectations while upholding the highest standards of quality and service delivery, we invite you to apply for the role of Events Coordinator at Raffles Hotel Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. This position is ideal for individuals looking to further their career in event management within the luxury hospitality sector."

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in group, catering, and conference coordination
• 1 year of experience in a similar capacity with a proven track record
• Diploma in Tourism
• Diploma in Hospitality Management
• Diploma in Events Management

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of event planning
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, and event partners
• Create and manage event budgets
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand event objectives

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Problem-solving skills

Seniority Level: Early Career

Job Functions: Operations

• Event Planning
• Logistics

Industries : Hospitality

• Tourism
• Events Management