Job description

Company Description

Tahaluf is the largest B2B live and on-demand events organiser in Saudi Arabia by space, attendance, colleagues, and revenue. It is a joint venture between Informa PLC, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and the Events Investment Fund (EIF).

Tahaluf is bold, visionary, and determined to make an impact. Our team fosters a culture of collaboration, creativity, and a little fun, here teamwork rules and work feels as exciting as the events we create. Scaling at this pace also requires exceptional local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to work with a range of government and non-government organisations at the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s B2B and B2C large-scale events scene.

Be part of something BIG with Tahaluf’s series of record-breaking events: LEAP and Cityscape - the largest events in the world in their respective fields of tech and real estate; Black Hat MEA - a Guinness World Record holder for the largest CTF competition during the event; and CPHI Middle East - the largest pharma debut event in history, to name just a few. Tahaluf is making a huge impact on the global events sector.

Join our ambitious and highly committed team, unafraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. From day one, you’ll dive into large-scale projects under the guidance of a supportive leadership team that will encourage your personal development and open doors to new opportunities.

• You will be responsible to bring onboard as many influential, powerful, and globally-recognised  investors as possible. You will research and discover globally high-profile investors, regionally influential investors and more. 
• Your future KPIs will be aligned to bringing onboard the best and the brightest investors from around the world and the assets under management they represent; that will help ensure CPHI & BioMed has the most impressive investor program cohort in the region. 
• You will keep in contact with these investors throughout the year, cultivating a relationship, answering all queries, and meeting with them both virtually and in-person to convince them to become a part of the Investor Program. All prospective and confirmed investors will be kept on a database that will be updated daily, for tracking and data purposes. 
• Closer to the event, this would involve working with the logistical operations team to ensure: Tier 1 investors (from the top global firms) are well looked after (e.g., flights, accommodation, transport); and that all investors confirmed to attend are kept well informed about key event details, such as badge collection, app downloads, venue location, and more.  
• Furthermore, you will co-ordinate with marketing to ensure that confirmed investor’s bio and picture are featured on our website, well publicised, and track any changes prior to the event. 
• You will also liaise with the conference production team if there are investors and/or investor-related topics that are new, innovative, and cutting-edge, assisting with the speaker onboarding process and handover to the relevant producer, helping shape investor forums, talks, panels and investor programme content as a whole. 

Who you are: 

• You are excited about bringing some of the biggest names in investment to Saudi, to connect with startups, other investors, and the tech community at large  
• You are a team player, and you will look to help other members of the team where possible, with an ability to wear many hats
• You have a passion for  investor-themed topics, and research, and you are willing to learn and develop in these areas 
• You are enthusiastic, driven and always striving to deliver to the highest possible standard  
• Pharma & Bio are changing the way that we live; you care about this and you want to learn more and make an impact in this space
• You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and you love being part of a happy, motivated and enthusiastic team 
• You have impeccable copy writing and people management skills 

Qualities needed for culture fit 

• We are ambitious, motivated and forward thinking. We work collaboratively as a team to achieve great things. 
• If you are the type of person who likes work in a fast-paced environment where there is opportunity to grow and you can have a laugh along the way, then this would be a great opportunity for you. 

Qualifications

• You will contribute with new ideas and topics for the conferences, features, webinars, and content based on those investors you have onboarded. 
• You will work closely with marketing team to ensure that they accurately represent your investors.  

Essential 

• Experience in conference production and/or event management is preferred, but we offer intensive training and coaching for outstanding candidates who wish to move into this career 
• A keen interest in the global investment ecosystem, especially in the latest developments 
• Computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Basic AI text/image generating tools and Excel  
• Commercial awareness  
• Research based role with a demand for detail orientated individuals  
• Copywriting/marketing skills  
• Arabic language skills
• Brand and market awareness 
• Exemplary people management skills 
• You will be innovative in identifying cutting-edge investors and ensuring they align to the core values of the investor programme
• You will be diligent in ensuring onboarded investors are high quality and the firms they represent are high value. 
• You will do extensive research across multiple platforms to ensure all investor information is up to date. 
• You will have excellent people management skills to ensure investors are well looked after both in the pre-event run-up, and on site. 

Please note this is a 6 month contract role. It can be performed remotely. We are not able to provide relocation or sponsorship support with the position. 

We work hard to make sure life at Tahaluf is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. We don't just accept difference, we celebrate it.  We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances and base hiring decisions on relevant qualifications and merit.  We are proud to provide a disability-friendly environment. If you require any support or adjustments to participate in our interview or selection processes, please let us know. 

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma