Head of Events

Grow with us... Life at Caravane Earth is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful, and we want to keep it that way. Our industry-leading Sales Teams have become known for its ability to maximize the profitability while delivering impeccable, perfectly executed experiences for our guests. Caravane Erath is in search of a magnetic Head of Events with remarkable tenacity, a sharp leader with an entrepreneurial spirit, who’s good-natured, a natural at relationship building, and puts their client’s needs at the top of their priority list, while meeting (or surpassing) all revenue goals for the department. They will also coordinate all details of confirmed groups & events with respective operations teams You're a natural at what you do - and you love it. About you... - Passionate about hospitality sales and a minimum of 5 years of similar work experience. - An expert in Groups & Events Sales, a strong leader, natural salesperson and a proven track record in guest and team member engagement and financial performance. - For events held externally, working with external venues to ensure all kind of set-up, AV, catering, and any other factors are agreed and met, establish good communication to ensure the specifics of hosting are confirmed in writing and that events work well for attendees and hosts/sponsors - Excels at communication, both verbal and written. - Flexible and willing to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekdays, weekends and holidays - Careful and considered research to avoid clashes with other events or factors which would affect attendance, and identification of any other factors affecting the commercial feasibility of events - Work with sponsors to ensure all commitments and obligations are met, whilst maintaining editorial control of all aspects of the events, and the nature of the sponsors' participation - Work with the department head and the digital team to ensure events receive appropriate profile and levels of marketing (in consideration of entire portfolio). - For events held at their offices, booking the conference rooms, and working with the reception team to ensure appropriate room set-up, AV, and catering - Drafting compelling benefit-driven marketing copy of appropriate tone - Any other task assigned by Management Ability to commute/relocate: - Doha: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)