Event Planner – Etihad Airways – Abu Dhabi – UAE
Etihad Airways invites applications for Event Planner in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Job Title:
Event Planner
Job Description:
Etihad are looking for an Event Planner who is responsible to develop, plan, and execute a variety of both internal and external events for Etihad Group. The purpose of this position is to support the company in delivering events from start to finish. In addition to creating remarkable events that meet or exceed expectations. This Event Planner is also responsible for offering exceptional customer service. The event planner will work closely with the graphic designer, the content producer, and the internal stakeholder to deliver all branding aspect for the event.
Accountabilities:
• Delivering a variety of events, including exhibitions, conferences, gala dinners, consumer engagement events, town hall meetings, and internal employee engagement
• Understanding end-user requirements and developing creative event concepts
• Collaborate to develop event concepts and themes with various team members and departments.
• Ability to draft and deliver proposals to clients for approval and feedback.
• Regular client meetings, coordination, and communication updates with clients and management
• Planning, designing, and producing an event while overseeing all project delivery components within the given time and budget
• Plan and oversee all event logistics, including guest lists, venue setup, presentation materials, security, catering, entertainment, transportation, equipment, decor, and marketing materials.
• Negotiate with suppliers to get the best possible terms.
• Investigate and resolve any problems that surface on the day of the event.
• Organizing the event’s preparation, breakdown, and clean-up
• Coordinating post-event tasks including venue cleaning and payment of vendors
• Maintain and build a comprehensive database of industry contacts, vendors, and venues
Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in event management, project management or a related discipline
• 5 years’ experience of planning and executing events of varying sizes
• Flexibility to travel both domestic and internationally, as needed (At least 6 times a year)
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask under pressure.
• Good time-management skills
About Etihad Airways:
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, was formed in 2003 and quickly went on to become one of the world’s leading airlines. From its home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad flies to passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with Etihad’s codeshare partners, Etihad’s network offers access to hundreds of international destinations. In recent years, Etihad has received numerous awards for its superior service and products, cargo offering, loyalty programme and more. Etihad is recognised as one of the world’s leading airlines in response to COVID-19 and was the first airline in the world to fully vaccinate its crew on board.
Etihad sees tackling the climate crisis as the most important issue of our time, and through strategic partnerships with major global aviation brands and OEMs, Etihad is relentless in its pursuit of industry decarbonisation.
