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Company Description<br><p>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).<br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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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.</p><br><br>Job Description<br><p>The team is looking for a Conference Producer to join the team who can demonstrate they have their finger on the pulse of our fast-paced and ever-changing industry.</p><br><p>The successful candidate will be confident in speaking to expert speakers from all over the world and selling the unique opportunity to showcase their knowledge and expertise at our event. With meticulous organisational skills, you will be responsible for managing the speakers and order of show on-site at the event.</p><br><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><br><p><strong>Conference Production</strong></p><br><ul><li>Produce high-level relevant industry conference programs.</li><li>Liaise with key professionals/institutions and companies in the production of conference programs.</li><li>Engage with recommended speakers and confirm their attendance.</li><li>Ensure the speaker database is updated to provide current and accurate speaker lists and files for event management.</li><li>Prepare and communicate creative brief documents to the Marketing team.</li><li>Assist in the provision of leads to the sponsorship team and attend sales meetings as appropriate.</li><li>Mentor other conference producers within the team.</li><li>Conduct a post-show analysis of the event including job title analysis</li></ul><p><strong>Market Research and Industry Networks</strong></p><br><ul><li>Effectively research topics with relevant industry professionals and the target market.</li><li>Develop new conference ideas and program content through meetings and tele-research with key experts.</li><li>Collaborate with the Director and other sales team members to generate ideas for enhancing the conference portfolio</li><li>Identify key opinion leaders/institutions and companies related to the event.</li><li>Maintain existing and build new relationships develop a conference with topics and speakers.</li><li>Look at additional add-ons and other ways of attracting more delegates i.e. workshops, poster sessions, partnering with associations etc.</li></ul><p><strong>Speaker & Delegate Liaison</strong></p><br><ul><li>Liaise and network with speakers, exhibitors and delegates on-site to maintain customer service standards, resolve queries and gain feedback,</li><li>Assist with onsite duties as required for the duration of the event, which may require longer working hours</li></ul><br>Qualifications<br><p>Educated to degree level or equivalent</p><br><p><strong>Background Knowledge, Skills & Experience</strong></p><br><p><strong>Essential</strong></p><br><ul><li>Minimum two years’ experience in conference production.</li><li>Speaks and writes clearly and fluently in English to both individuals and groups.</li><li>Computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.</li><li>Commercial awareness.</li><li>Research based role.</li><li>Copywriting skills.</li><li>Brand and market awareness.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><br><ul><li>Related industry/event knowledge in the gaming esports and security sectors.</li><li>Conference production role.</li></ul><br>Additional Information<br><p><strong><u>What you will get:</u></strong></p><br><p><strong>Please note that you will be employed on a consultant basis.</strong> <strong>This is a 6 month contract role only, thank you! </strong></p><br><p>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. </p><br><br><br> </div><h2 data-automation-id="subHeaderPreferredCandidate" class="h5">
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Bachelor's degree / higher diploma </div>
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Company Description<br><p>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).<br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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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.</p><br><br>Job Description<br><p>We are building awe-inspiring experiences. We are launching award-winning brands. And we are scaling faster than any event organiser in history. Take a leap with Tahaluf, we are offering you the chance to: </p><br><ul><li>Work within a highly dynamic business with the energy and style of a start-up </li><li>Be part of building a business that is launching new products and events at scale </li><li>Grab an opportunity to accelerate your career and make a real impact. </li></ul><p><strong><u>What you will do:</u></strong></p><br><p>The Brand and Content Manager will design and implement Tahaluf’s content strategy across the relevant digital touchpoints and across the digital customer journey. This is a key role within the team to boost the online visibility for Tahaluf and to increase customer engagement as part of our overall outreach strategy.</p><br><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><br><ul><li>Develop a marketing communications plan including strategy, goals, budget and tactics</li><li>Create engaging digital content with a strong understanding of how to target key audience groups.</li><li>Be accustomed to analysing user data and making informed decisions that results in continuous improvement across our owned marketing channels (email, website and social).</li><li>Create and develop written and visual content to engage and convert relevant audiences.</li><li>Be an imaginative copywriter with the ability to produce effective marketing collateral (email marketing, website landing page content and social media posts).</li><li>Work with the rest of our Digital Centre of Excellence and our clients wider marketing team to develop content for successful marketing campaigns for B2B events and exhibitions, and digital products in line with agreed KPIs.</li><li>Be Strategically minded when it comes to planning and executing digital campaigns, alongside analysing engagement data and identifying trends in customer interactions.</li><li>Work with a team & be responsible for contributing towards specific KPI targets, including total leads generated and total conversions.</li><li>Work in collaboration with the wider marketing team and to work closely with other external agencies and partners.</li><li>Creating / Refreshing Tahaluf’s online presence for new products and services.</li><li>Identifying opportunities across the digital customer journey that is designed to improve customer experience and resulting in new leads and improved sales.</li><li>Provide content for timely, relevant communications through designated mix of channels and work with the Marketing Managers to optimise the effectiveness of these communications.</li><li>Evaluating and recommending new digital technologies that may be used for digital channel management efficiencies.</li><li>Thorough understanding & experience of digital (PPC, SEO, online advertising) and direct marketing.</li><li>The ability to strategically advice and influence on content creation.</li><li>Deep understanding of the digital marketing ecosystem and the role that each digital channel plays.</li><li>Business acumen and an understanding of budget management and forecasting when running digital marketing campaigns.</li><li>Developing social media strategies with the aim of increasing brand awareness and customer engagement.</li></ul><br>Qualifications<br><p><strong><u>What you will bring:</u></strong></p><br><ul><li>BSc degree in Marketing, Journalism or relevant field</li><li>5+ years of relevant digital marketing experience in a similar role</li><li>Have experience working in a similar role (B2B experience a must) and will be confident in leading brand content campaigns (paid and organic) across multiple digital channels.</li><li>Results driven – creation of and delivery against business plans driven by growth targets</li><li>Confident working autonomously with partner or 3rd party agencies.</li><li>Highly creative with excellent copywriting and visual marketing skills.</li><li>Excellent presentation skills – both written and spoken.</li><li>Understanding of how to integrate with a client-side team whilst maintaining a top tier agency service.</li><li>Events marketing experience.</li><li>Experience in multiple industry sectors, B2B experience is a must.</li><li>A passion for digital marketing and a solid understanding of how to connect with audiences via each digital channel.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate complex information in a simple and clear manner that is understandable.</li><li>Experience of managing social media through scheduling platforms such as Sprout Social or Hootesuite etc. And experience of social media listening and sentiment analysis.</li><li>Maintain clear communication, expectations and timelines with internal teammates and external partners on deliverables.</li><li>Detail-driven, self-starting, and critical mind with the ability to handle multiple projects at once.</li><li>Being part of a culture of test and learn and metrics-driven decision making.</li><li>Proficient in the use of MS Office including intermediate/advanced PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.</li><li>Setting measurable goals for digital campaigns, measuring, and showing the ROI.</li><li>Oversee, plan and deliver content across different platforms using scheduling tools.</li><li>Analyse competitor activity a curiosity to learn about best practice.</li></ul><br>Additional Information<br><p><strong><u>What you will get:</u></strong></p><br><p><strong>Please note that you will be employed on a consultant basis.</strong> This is a 4 month contract role only, thank you! </p><br><p>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. </p><br><br><br> </div><h2 data-automation-id="subHeaderPreferredCandidate" class="h5">
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No experience required </div>
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Bachelor's degree / higher diploma </div>
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Company Description<br><p>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).<br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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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.</p><br><br>Job Description<br><p>Portfolio 3 is searching to build out it’s Operations team with a new Operations Manager to join the team and help strengthen our foundation. Heading into it’s 3rd year, the portfolio is looking to build an it’s initial success with CPHI Middle East, Umrah & Ziyarah Forum, and Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress. With some more exciting projects on the horizon you could be one of the key drivers in the next stage of bringing amazing experiences to, and forging memorable brands in, The Kingdom. </p><br><p>As Portfolio 3 is building and growing we are looking for someone to come and help specifically, but not limited to, the delivery of: </p><br><ul><li><p>The expanding Umrah & Ziyarah Forum ecosystem </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>The evolving Innovation Driven Water Sustainability (IDWS) event after a successful 1st year. </p><br></li></ul><p>The Operations Manager is responsible for the professional operational delivery of their allocated events; features and projects. You will ensure that all are delivered to the highest possible standards and to the satisfaction of all parties involved consistently throughout the year. </p><br><p>Reporting to the Head & Senior Operations Managers, the Operations Manager will be responsible together with the Senior Operations Manager for implementing the EMEA Operations objectives. The intention is for the Operations Manager to eventually take full lead on running these streams, with High Level Ministry involvement and communication required. </p><br><p>The Operations Manager should lead by example and demonstrate a professional responsibility to the department at all times. Adding value to the Operations Department and Portfolio alike and helping others to build their knowledge and ability for the future of Tahaluf. </p><br><p><strong>Operational Duties </strong></p><br><ul><li><p>Be the key point of contact for the show teams in all matters on your allocated shows, internal and external. </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Accountability for setting, regular forecasting & achieving operational show budgets for allocated events. </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Responsibility for successful show management and technical delivery of several physical and digital events throughout the year including features & fully undertaking all related tasks. </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Manage production and implementation of show project plans ensuring all operational tasks are carried out on a timely basis according to individual project plans and within deadlines across all your events. </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Ensuring all allocated events are working within the company’s H&S, Security & Sustainability guidelines at all times.</p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Implementation of internal and external Service Level Agreements on all allocated events. </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Oversee production and delivery of the show exhibitor manual.</p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Communicate with suppliers to manage the brief, design, feature production and signage process in co-ordination with show teams and sponsors. </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Communicate with suppliers and show teams to manage the brief, design, production and management of Registration areas and overall welcome experience. </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Compile post event reports and KPI analysis.</p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>In collaboration with the Procurement team, monitor the ongoing performance of key contractors and troubleshoot / identify remedial action as required on each event. </p><br></li></ul><p><strong>Management </strong></p><br><ul><li><p>Manage, mentor & develop line reports & others within the EMEA Operations team, You will manage line reports on a day to day basis where applicable, each of these may be allocated across multiple events throughout the year requiring you to work alongside other Operations Managers to effectively balance workloads & priorities for each team member individually. </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Setting, monitoring and management of direct reports’ performance objectives and identifying training needs. </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Work with colleagues to achieve best practice in terms of operational planning and management. </p><br></li></ul><p><strong>Compliance / legal / H&S / Sustainability </strong></p><br><ul><li><p>Adhere to all Informa compliance requirements and monitor supplier performance to ensure they are meeting our requirements.</p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Follow the complete HSS Operating Model for all allocated events, submitting paperwork as required in a timely and concise manner and embedding best practice & continual improvement’s into all your event planning. </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Collaborate with Informa H&S team to ensure suppliers meet and exceed our H&S requirements. </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Work with H&S team on remedial measures where necessary.</p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Be an active partner of the Informa Sustainability team and look for opportunities to support and enhance our sustainability initiatives.</p><br></li></ul><br>Qualifications<br><ul><li><p>Educated to degree level or equivalent </p><br></li></ul><p><strong>Qualities needed for the role </strong></p><br><ul><li><p>Strong and effective verbal and written skills in Arabic and English. </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>5 years of events or exhibition industry experience or similar. </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Must have independently and successfully managed operations on multiple large events to a consistently high standard. </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Experience of managing, supporting & developing multiple line reports simultaneously. </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>You will possess a good working knowledge of the exhibition industry & venues as well as a great working relationship with all official contractors. </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Effective communication skills – being able to liaise with Operations team members as well as working with & reporting to Director Level individuals throughout the portfolio(s). </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Familiarity with good procurement practices .</p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire and motivate others, thinking outside the box for creative solutions. </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Ability to anticipate problems and/or put contingency plans in place.</p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>A proven ability to work to tight deadlines, with attention to detail under pressure is a pre requisite. </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Willingness and ability to travel / work across differing time zones especially within the EMEA region. </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Proven knowledge of exhibition H&S Guidelines and implementation. </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Computer literate and proficient in the use of commonly used business software and project management software .</p><br></li><li><p>IOSH Managing Safety Certificate (or equivalent) as a minimum. </p><br></li><li><p>Prior large budget management skill is a plus.</p><br></li></ul><br>Additional Information<br><p><strong>Please note this is a 9 month contract role. It can be performed remotely. We are not able to provide relocation or sponsorship support with the position. </strong></p><br><p>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. </p><br><br><br> </div><h2 data-automation-id="subHeaderPreferredCandidate" class="h5">
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5+ years </div>
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Bachelor's degree / higher diploma </div>
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Company Description<br><p>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).</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><br>Job Description<br><p>The Sales Operations Executive supports a business unit sales team, who are selling across different regions, multiple brands (products/events) and customers. Sales Operations is a pivotal new function within the business, providing structured sales administration, Salesforce (CRM) support, data analysis, reporting and information entry support to Sales teams.</p><br><p>The Sales Operations Executive will report into the Sales Operations Manager. They will have knowledge and understanding of the Sales systems such as Salesforce and provide support in the set-up and management of Sales campaigns within Salesforce. Furthermore, the role will assist in the management of data quality, accuracy and consistency for the business unit, whilst also be on hand to support specific business unit reporting or analysis requirements.</p><br><p>Whilst they will support business unit sales teams they will also be on hand to support Exhibitor Marketing, Event Ops and Customer Service teams, with data list pull requests and reporting needs.</p><br><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><br><p><strong>CRM Management</strong></p><br><ul><li>Manage and update Salesforce (CRM) and associated Sales order processing tools with sales contracts.</li><li>Providing the forms (text) for: sales, stand upsells, promo opportunities, catalogue,</li><li>Stand sharing forms for the online customer tools and contract creation.</li><li>Serve as Subject Matter Experts (SME) on Salesforce business process for sales teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Sales administration support</strong></p><br><ul><li>Assist with administrative activities in support of pipeline preparing data and event floor plan queries and actionable tasks.</li><li>Key liaisons point with Billings, Credit Control, Customer Service Team, Operations and other functions to handover contracted customers for post-sale customer process to commence.</li></ul><br>Qualifications<br><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><br><ul><li>Educated to Degree Level</li><li>Well organised and good time management.</li><li>Interpersonal skills, confident personality, high level of enthusiasm.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills Required</strong></p><br><ul><li>Ability to proactively handle and respond to queries from internal customers.</li><li>Experience in working with Salesforce.</li><li>Experience of data analysis and manipulation.</li><li>Good knowledge of Excel.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired</strong></p><br><ul><li>Experience in working with Salesforce CRM.</li><li>Previous experience in the B2B / B2C events industry.</li><li>Experience with Expocad, A2Z or similar floor planning tools</li></ul><br>Additional Information<br><p><strong>Please note this is a limited time freelance role.</strong><br>
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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.</p><br><br><br> </div><h2 data-automation-id="subHeaderPreferredCandidate" class="h5">
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1+ years </div>
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Bachelor's degree / higher diploma </div>
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Company Description<br><p>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).<br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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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.</p><br><br>Job Description<br><p>The Exhibition Director (ED)is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving the long-term growth and commercial success of the event. The role makes two key contributions to the business: developing the strategic direction for future growth and ensuring the highest standards of event delivery through effective execution.</p><br><p>The Exhibition Director must possess exceptional communication, reporting, and presentation skills, as the role requires regular engagement with senior executives, government officials, and key stakeholders across the Government of Saudi Arabia and Informa Markets. Operating in a fast-paced environment, the successful candidate must be adaptable and able to respond effectively to the evolving demands of the event.</p><br><p>The Exhibition Director will be responsible for developing, leading, and executing the long-term strategy for the event in line with the objectives outlined in the Tahaluf business plan. This strategy must align with the broader strategic objectives of the Tahaluf portfolio and support the continued growth of the brand.</p><br><p>The role carries full accountability for the commercial and operational performance of the event, including exhibition sales, sponsorship, visitor marketing, conference and content development, and on-site event delivery. The Exhibition Director is responsible for ensuring the event achieves its revenue, expenditure, and operating profit targets.</p><br><p>As part of the event's strategic development, the Exhibition Director will work collaboratively with Government stakeholders and the wider Informa Markets business, including Media, Data, and Client Solutions teams, to support the overall objectives of both the event and the wider organisation.</p><br><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><br><ul><li>Champion and foster a positive, collaborative team culture where colleagues feel engaged, motivated, and valued.</li><li>Act as an ambassador for the event by building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, government stakeholders, industry associations, business leaders, partners, and suppliers.</li><li>Develop a strong and collaborative partnership with the Commercial Director, ensuring the sales team and external sales agents remain focused, motivated, and equipped to achieve agreed commercial objectives.</li><li>Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders across Tahaluf and Informa Markets.</li><li>Establish a trusted leadership partnership with the EVP and AVP, collaborating on portfolio strategy, financial planning, budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and identifying opportunities to grow the brand globally.</li><li>Develop and implement a rolling strategic plan to drive the continued growth and success of the event.</li><li>Position and maintain the exhibition as the leading event within its sector, strengthening market share, brand recognition, and customer value.</li><li>Prepare, manage, and deliver the annual budget and quarterly forecasts, ensuring financial targets are achieved.</li><li>Define the strategic direction, positioning, and profile of the event in line with the evolving needs of the industry and its audiences.</li><li>Maintain a thorough understanding of the industry, including market trends, customer requirements, and the competitive landscape, to inform strategic decision-making.</li><li>Create an environment where people feel motivated, valued, supported, and empowered to perform at their best.</li><li>Lead the development of team members through regular performance reviews, coaching, mentoring, and career development in line with company guidelines.</li></ul><br>Qualifications<br><ul><li>A minimum of 5 years experience leading large-scale B2B exhibitions, with a proven track record of delivering commercially successful events.</li><li>A Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience & Attributes</strong></p><br><ul><li>Proven experience as an Exhibition Director or in a comparable leadership role with full commercial and operational responsibility.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans that drive business growth and market leadership.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen, with experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.</li><li>Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>A strong networker with the ability to build, maintain, and leverage long-term relationships with customers, partners, industry bodies, and key stakeholders.</li><li>A collaborative leadership style with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and build trusted internal and external partnerships.</li><li>The ability to understand current affairs, market trends, regulatory developments, and the wider political landscape, and translate these insights into successful event strategies and commercial opportunities.</li><li>A creative and innovative mindset, with the ability to use market intelligence to shape compelling event content, enhance the customer experience, and develop new products or multi-platform brand extensions.</li><li>A strong understanding of customer and industry needs, with the ability to develop commercially viable solutions that deliver value to key customer communities.</li><li>Highly adaptable, resilient, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.</li><li>A proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.</li><li>Arabic language proficiency (spoken and written) is highly desirable and would be advantageous when engaging with government stakeholders, industry partners, and regional customers across the Kingdom.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><br><ul><li>Previous experience working within the Middle East.</li><li>Experience within the safety, security, fire protection, emergency management, or chemical resilience sectors.</li></ul><br>Additional Information<br><p><strong>Core Benefits: </strong></p><br><ul><li><p>Medical Insurance for individual and family </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Annual leave – 28 days </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>School fees contribution, 40,000 SAR per child per year, up to a max of three children </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Wellbeing Benefits </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Remote working on Sundays </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Working anywhere – 2 months every year </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Family visa costs* (up to a max of three children) </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Individual annual flight allowance* (Expat only) </p><br></li></ul><p>Local Relocation Package*: </p><br><ul><li><p>Paid flight to Riyadh (for you and your dependents) </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>30 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date. Alternatively, if you already have accommodation in Riyadh and do not require a hotel or serviced apartment, then we provide a one-off payment of SAR 5,000 </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>SAR 2,500 towards shipping goods/excess baggage costs on production of receipts/invoices </p><br></li></ul><p> International Relocation Package*: </p><br><ul><li><p>Paid flight to Riyadh (for you and your dependents) </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>60 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date. Alternatively, if you already have accommodation in Riyadh and do not require a hotel or serviced apartment, then we provide a one-off payment of SAR 5,000 </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>SAR 2,500 towards shipping goods/excess baggage costs on production of receipts/invoices </p><br></li></ul><p>*If eligible </p><br><p>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. </p><br><br><br> </div><h2 data-automation-id="subHeaderPreferredCandidate" class="h5">
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Company Description<br><p>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).<br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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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.</p><br><br>Job Description<br><p>As an Exhibition Director (ED) at Tahaluf, you will play a key role and make two main contributions to the business – creating a strategy for future growth and executing tactics to ensure the highest-possible quality delivery. </p><br><p>As an Exhibition Director for Portfolio 2 (the home of Cityscape Global and Global Health Exhibition) you will possess flawless reporting and presentation abilities. You will often be required to present to the highest-ranking officials within the government of Saudi Arabia and Informa. An uniquely fast-paced role, to succeed, you will need to thrive in a high-pressure environment and be prepared to work in alignment with the demands of the event. </p><br><p>You will be expected to develop, direct and successfully execute a strategy for the ongoing development of events in line with the targets set by Tahaluf and our key strategic partners. Strategy will need to be aligned to the global strategic objectives for the Tahaluf brand. </p><br><p>The Exhibition Director will also be ultimately responsible for digital and physical sales, visitor marketing, conference and content development and onsite show operations. You are also responsible for ensuring that the event achieves its revenue, expenditure, and operating profit targets. </p><br><p>Key Responsibilities </p><br><ul><li>You will be expected to embrace, support and maintain the team culture, ensuring that all team members feel content, inspired, and appreciated. </li><li>Become an ambassador of events, developing key relationships with clients, industry bodies, business leaders and suppliers. </li><li>Maintain a strong & dynamic partnership with the Commercial Director, collaborating with them to ensure team & sales agents are focused, motivated and ably positioned to deliver on agreed goals. </li><li>Successfully manage internal stakeholder relationships </li><li>Establish a successful and trusted leadership partnership with the AVP and EVP. In partnership you will work on strategy, financial (budget & QF processes) and exploiting global opportunities for the growth of the event brand. </li><li>Develop and implement rolling strategic plan </li><li>Continue to position and maintain the show as the definitive event in its market, strengthening market share and brand identity. </li><li>Create, manage and deliver an annual budget and quarterly forecast </li><li>Define focus and profile of the event in line with the needs of the industry and user communities. </li><li>Create an environment in which people can be motivated, valued and successful. </li><li>Development of staff within the portfolio, including regular appraisals in line with company guidelines. </li></ul><br>Qualifications<br><p> <u><strong>What you will bring:</strong></u></p><br><ul><li>Solid experience as an Exhibition Director, preferably in the B2B sector. </li><li>Demonstrable strategic thinking and strategic planning experience. </li><li>Strong business acumen and experience in reporting, budgeting and forecasting. </li><li>Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. </li><li>Strong networking ability and highly collaborative. Able to form and capitalise on key industry relationships and build long-term relationships with customers.</li><li>A thorough understanding of the Exhibitions industry, including the competitive landscape.</li><li>Ability to absorb current affairs and the political dynamics affecting the event sectors, as well as industry trends and design directions.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of responding to key industry dynamics through event strategies and tactics to ensure you stay ahead of markets and competition. </li><li>A creative and intuitive approach. Can provide examples of taking market intelligence and applying it to Show content, creating unique/challenging visitor experiences, and/or developing intelligent multi-platform brand extensions, nationally or internationally. </li><li>An understanding of the business and information needs of key customer communities.</li><li>A passion for growth and the ability to thrive on constant change. </li><li>Middle East experience - Saudi experience (preferable) </li><li>Relevant sector experience (preferable) </li><li>Bachelor’s Degree </li></ul><p>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.</p><br><br>Additional Information<br><p><u><strong>What you will get</strong></u></p><br><ul><li>Competitive bonus</li><li>BUPA Medical Insurance for you and your family </li><li>Annual leave – 28 days</li><li>Remote working on Sundays </li><li>Working anywhere – 8 weeks every year</li><li>Residency visa including yearly dependent fees</li><li>School fees contribution, 40,000 SAR per child per year (up to a max of three children) </li><li>Individual annual flight allowance for expats</li></ul><p><strong>International Relocation Package*</strong></p><br><ul><li>Paid flight to Riyadh – for you and your family (up to a max of three children) </li><li>60 days of accommodation or a suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date, or a one-off payment of SAR 5,000 </li><li>Up to SAR 2,500 reimbursement of shipping goods/excess baggage costs</li><li>Individual paid flight home and an end-of-service gratuity payment when leaving the company*</li></ul><p><strong>Local Relocation Package*</strong></p><br><ul><li>Paid flight to Riyadh – individual and family (up to a max of three children) </li><li>30 days accommodation or a suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date, or a one-off payment of SAR 5,000 </li><li>Up to SAR 2,500 reimbursement of shipping goods/excess baggage costs</li></ul><p>*If eligible </p><br><p>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. </p><br><br><br> </div><h2 data-automation-id="subHeaderPreferredCandidate" class="h5">
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Company Description<br><p>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).<br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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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.</p><br><br>Job Description<br><p>The team is looking for a Senior Conference Producer to join the team who can demonstrate they have their finger on the pulse of our fast-paced and ever-changing industry. The successful candidate will be confident in speaking to expert speakers from all over the world and selling the unique opportunity to showcase their knowledge and expertise at our event. With meticulous organisational skills, you will be responsible for managing the speakers and order of show on-site at the event. </p><br><p><u><strong>What you will do</strong></u></p><br><p><strong>Conference Production </strong></p><br><ul><li>Produce high-level relevant industry conference programmes. </li><li>Liaise with key professionals/institutions and companies in the production of conference programmes. </li><li>Engage with recommended speakers and confirm their attendance. </li><li>Ensure the speaker database is updated to provide current and accurate speaker lists and files for event management. </li><li>Prepare and communicate creative brief documents to the Marketing team. </li><li>Assist providing leads to the sponsorship team and attend sales meetings as appropriate. </li><li>Mentor other conference producers within the team. </li><li>Conduct a post-show analysis of the event including job title analysis </li></ul><p><strong>Market Research and Industry Networks</strong> </p><br><ul><li>Effectively research topics with relevant industry professionals and the target market. </li><li>Develop new conference ideas and programme content through meetings and tele-research with key experts. </li><li>Collaborate with the Exhibition Director and other sales team members to generate ideas for enhancing the conference portfolio.</li><li>Identify key opinion leaders/institutions and companies related to the event. </li><li>Maintain existing and build new relationships develop a conference with topics and speakers. </li><li>Look at additional add-ons and other ways of attracting more delegates i.e. workshops, poster sessions, partnering with associations etc. </li></ul><p><strong>Speaker & Delegate Liaison </strong></p><br><ul><li>Assist with onsite duties as required for the duration of the event, which may require longer working hours </li></ul><br>Qualifications<br><p><u><strong>What you will bring</strong> </u></p><br><ul><li>Extensive proven experience in conference production, with a focus on the tech or gaming sectors.</li><li>Demonstrable experience in successfully delivering conferences within large-scale events, managing conference tracks and budgets</li><li>Good understanding of and experience in the KSA market, ideally with exposure to government entities </li><li>Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments by maintaining a solutions-focused mindset and delivering results under pressure</li><li>Passion for driving continuous improvement with a proven track record of enhancing processes and successfully implementing new initiatives</li></ul><p><strong>What would be great (but not essential!) </strong></p><br><p><strong>Experience of working in research-based role</strong></p><br><ul><li>Sales experience including creating proposals, pitching ideas, closing proposals</li><li>Journalism skills including copywriting and editing</li></ul><br>Additional Information<br><p><strong>Core Benefits: </strong></p><br><ul><li><p>Medical Insurance for individual and family </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Annual leave – 28 days </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>School fees contribution, 40,000 SAR per child per year, up to a max of three children </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Wellbeing Benefits </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Remote working on Sundays </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Working anywhere – 2 months every year </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Family visa costs* (up to a max of three children) </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>Individual annual flight allowance* (Expat only) </p><br></li></ul><p>Local Relocation Package*: </p><br><ul><li><p>Paid flight to Riyadh (for you and your dependents) </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>30 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date. Alternatively, if you already have accommodation in Riyadh and do not require a hotel or serviced apartment, then we provide a one-off payment of SAR 5,000 </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>SAR 2,500 towards shipping goods/excess baggage costs on production of receipts/invoices </p><br></li></ul><p> International Relocation Package*: </p><br><ul><li><p>Paid flight to Riyadh (for you and your dependents) </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>60 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date. Alternatively, if you already have accommodation in Riyadh and do not require a hotel or serviced apartment, then we provide a one-off payment of SAR 5,000 </p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p>SAR 2,500 towards shipping goods/excess baggage costs on production of receipts/invoices </p><br></li></ul><p>*If eligible </p><br><p>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. </p><br><br><br> </div><h2 data-automation-id="subHeaderPreferredCandidate" class="h5">
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Company Description<br><p>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).<br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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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.</p><br><br>Job Description<br><p>We are seeking an experienced, commercially driven <strong>Head of Marketing</strong> to lead integrated marketing campaigns for world-class conferences, exhibitions, summits, and live experiences across Saudi Arabia.</p><br><p>This role owns the complete event marketing lifecycle—from concept and strategy through execution, acquisition, and post-event analysis—working closely with the Marketing Director to drive attendance, revenue, exhibitor participation, and brand awareness.</p><br><p>The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with a proven track record delivering high-profile B2B and B2C events across the Middle East, leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with commercial, production, and government stakeholders in Saudi Arabia's fast-paced environment.</p><br><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><br><p>Marketing Strategy & Planning</p><br><ul><li>Develop and execute annual marketing strategies aligned with business objectives</li><li>Build integrated marketing plans with clear audience segmentation and positioning</li><li>Create compelling value propositions for delegates, visitors, exhibitors, and sponsors</li><li>Establish measurable KPIs for brand awareness, registrations, revenue, and ROI</li><li>Lead go-to-market strategies for new launches and portfolio growth</li></ul><p>Event Marketing Leadership</p><br><p>Manage the full marketing journey across:</p><br><p><strong>Discovery & Planning:</strong> Market research, audience analysis, brand development, campaign planning</p><br><p><strong>Launch:</strong> Brand rollout, website launch, speaker announcements, PR and media engagement</p><br><p><strong>Growth:</strong> Delegate acquisition, digital advertising, CRM automation, email marketing, partnerships, social campaigns</p><br><p><strong>Live Delivery:</strong> Onsite execution, media coverage, VIP engagement, real-time optimization</p><br><p><strong>Post-Event:</strong> ROI analysis, lead nurturing, retention strategies, performance reporting</p><br><p>Commercial Responsibilities</p><br><ul><li>Deliver attendee acquisition targets and support sponsorship sales</li><li>Maximize marketing ROI and manage budgets effectively</li><li>Identify new audience segments and revenue opportunities</li><li>Support market expansion across Saudi Arabia, the GCC, and internationally</li></ul><p>Digital Marketing & Demand Generation</p><br><ul><li>Performance marketing, paid search/social, LinkedIn campaigns</li><li>SEO/SEM, marketing automation, CRM strategy</li><li>Email marketing, website optimization, conversion rate optimization</li><li>Analytics, lead generation, retargeting, AI-enabled tools</li></ul><p>Brand, Content & Communications</p><br><ul><li>Develop event brands and ensure consistency across channels</li><li>Lead creative development, copywriting, and storytelling</li><li>Oversee video, photography, and multimedia content</li><li>Drive social media and thought leadership campaigns</li></ul><p>Public Relations & Media</p><br><ul><li>Develop regional PR strategies and manage media relationships</li><li>Manage external agencies and secure media partnerships</li><li>Coordinate press conferences and crisis communications</li></ul><p>Government & Stakeholder Management</p><br><ul><li>Build relationships with government ministries and public sector organizations</li><li>Secure endorsements and strategic partnerships</li><li>Align events with national priorities including Saudi Vision 2030</li><li>Support compliance and protocol requirements for VIPs</li></ul><p>Leadership & Team Development</p><br><ul><li>Lead and mentor high-performing marketing teams</li><li>Manage internal specialists, agencies, and freelancers</li><li>Foster cross-functional collaboration and set clear KPIs</li></ul><p>Analytics & Performance Reporting</p><br><ul><li>Track registration performance, ticket sales, marketing ROI, and conversion rates</li><li>Monitor lead generation, customer acquisition costs, and event profitability</li><li>Present strategic recommendations to senior leadership</li></ul><br>Qualifications<br><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or Communications (Master's preferred)</li><li>10+ years in integrated marketing with 5+ years in senior leadership</li><li>Proven success with conferences, exhibitions, or large-scale events in Saudi Arabia and the GCC</li><li>Experience launching new event brands and managing multi-million-dollar budgets</li><li>Expertise in digital marketing, CRM, automation, and performance marketing</li><li>Strong commercial acumen and experience with government stakeholders</li></ul><p>Relevant Event Experience:</p><br><p>B2B conferences, international exhibitions, trade shows, government forums, investment summits, technology/healthcare congresses, sustainability forums, Vision 2030 initiatives, international association congresses</p><br><br>Additional Information<br><p><strong>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. </strong></p><br><p>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. </p><br><br><br> </div><h2 data-automation-id="subHeaderPreferredCandidate" class="h5">
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<p>Job Description We re looking for a Project Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional events. If you re passionate about project management, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a team that s redefining the events industry, we want to hear from you!</p><p>What you will do</p><p>Inter-departmental Processes, Milestone, and Risk Management</p><p>Coordinate project management systems, procedures, and processes to ensure smooth inter-department timelines and deadlines.</p><p>Evaluate and align processes to improve overall delivery and approval workflows.</p><p>Conduct continuous risk assessments, including milestone alignment, resourcing considerations, and contingency planning for potential issues.</p><p>Stakeholder Management and Reporting</p><p>Manage stakeholder interactions across internal teams and external partners at all levels.</p><p>Ensure clear communication and reporting to internal and external stakeholders, including VIPs and senior stakeholders, throughout the lifecycle of the events.</p><p>Event Delivery and Coordination</p><p>Manage custom event delivery with the Special Projects team, Marketing Manager, and Event Manager.</p><p>Direct onsite staff and team members to ensure successful event delivery.</p><p>Oversee non-department-tied deliverables such as badging and merchandise rollout.</p><p>Support marketing, programming, and operations elements of event delivery, acting as the point of contact for custom projects.</p><p>Production and Speaker Management</p><p>Manage collation of speakers assets from confirmation to final delivery of presentations and content live at the event.</p><p>Ensure smooth execution of event production and logistics to accomplish the goals of the events business.</p><p>Where necessary, manage speaker logistics leading up to the event.</p><p>Post-Event Evaluation and Reporting</p><p>Track post-event milestones and conduct evaluations to assess success metrics and gather feedback.</p><p>Prepare final reports summarizing achievements, lessons learned, and recommendations for future events.</p><p>Meeting Management</p><p>Manage minutes and tasks reporting, tracking, and monitoring.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><h2>You would be an ideal fit for this role if:</h2><ul><li>You have experience with Esports or live gaming events or;</li><li>You have worked on defence and or/aviation events and/or;</li><li>You have experience with managing hackathons, CTF or similar competitions</li></ul><h2>What you will bring</h2><ul><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent.</li><li>Significant experience in a Project Management role supporting mid-to-large scale trade exhibitions, conferences, sports events, or FMCG launches and events.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables at different stages of the project life cycle.</li><li>Exposure to evaluating and managing inter-departmental processes and milestones.</li><li>Proficient in MS Office/Office 365 suite of software, Smart Sheets, and Airtable.</li><li>Speaks and writes clearly and fluently in English and Arabic to both individuals and groups.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and customer-facing skills with cultural awareness and sensitivity.</li><li>Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of managing risk and mitigation planning</li></ul>
<p>As our Sales Manager, you'll work directly with clients who are building what's next in Saudi Arabia, engaging with thousands of visionaries and decision makers while creating branded opportunities and experiences that captivate and educate. What you will do: Your role, in this high-impact environment, centres on delivering matchless impact and visibility for sponsors and exhibitors, building the strategic relationships that drive the financial services industry forward and positioning your clients at the forefront of innovation. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and clients Support business development efforts and identify new sales opportunities Execute sales strategies for both established events and new launches Assist with project timelines and deliverables for event launches Work collaboratively with marketing, operations, and content teams Track sales pipeline and work toward achieving targets Support team members in their sales activities Represent Tahaluf at trade shows and industry events Measures of Success: Number of proposals submitted per week Revenue target achievement Pipeline pacing and tracking Pipeline closure rates Number of daily sales calls Research and lead generation effectiveness Campaign planning and management Business development results</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Fluent in both Arabic and English Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Proven B2B and/or events sales experience Basic project management skills Good organisational and time management abilities Solid presentation skills and ability to create sales materials Confidence in cold calling and business development Familiarity with sales targets and pipeline management Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce Ability to travel internationally</p>
<p>Ownership and accountability for marketing project planning and coordination across event marketing teams, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and dependencies are clearly defined and met. Lead the planning, tracking, and execution oversight of all marketing activities using Airtable, maintaining accurate, up-to-date project plans, task statuses, ownership, and deadlines. Act as the central operational point for marketing planning, ensuring visibility, structure, and consistency across campaigns. Oversee and support marketing budget management in collaboration with marketing leads, including updating budgets, tracking spend, and ensuring accuracy and alignment within SAP. Manage cross-functional coordination between Marketing, Conference, Operations, Sales, and other internal stakeholders to ensure smooth information flow, aligned timelines, and efficient execution. Ensure ongoing alignment between marketing activities and broader business priorities through close collaboration with internal stakeholders. Support marketing leads in collecting, structuring, and consolidating data and analytics for reports and management updates. Ensure marketing activity data, performance inputs, and operational metrics are accurate, structured, and report-ready for internal and external reporting. Manage supplier administration related to marketing activities, including documentation, purchase orders, invoices, and payment coordination, ensuring compliance with internal processes and timelines. Act as a liaison between Marketing and Finance/Procurement to ensure PO creation, approvals, and payments are processed efficiently and without delays. Continuously improve project management processes, workflows, and planning frameworks, introducing best practices to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability across marketing teams. Identify operational risks, bottlenecks, or dependencies that could impact delivery and proactively work with stakeholders to resolve them.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Minimum of 4 6 years experience in a Project Management, Marketing Operations, or Marketing Project Coordination role, ideally within events, exhibitions, or multi-stakeholder environments. Bachelor s Degree in Business, Marketing, Project Management, or equivalent professional experience. Background Knowledge, Skills & Experience Strong experience in planning, tracking, and managing marketing activities across multiple teams and projects. Hands-on experience managing project planning and workflows using tools such as Airtable (or equivalent project management platforms). Working knowledge of budget tracking and financial processes, with experience using SAP or similar ERP systems to support budget oversight, updates, and reporting. Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage dependencies across Marketing, Conference, Operations, Sales, Finance, and Procurement. Experience supporting data consolidation, analytics, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and consistency for management and stakeholder updates. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across departments and external partners. Experience managing suppliers and agencies from an operational and administrative perspective, including contracts, documentation, POs, invoicing, and payment follow-ups. Highly organised, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, pressurised environment. Analytical and structured mindset, with strong attention to process, data quality, and operational efficiency. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English & Arabic Proficient in MS Office, with strong skills in Excel (tracking, reporting), PowerPoint, and Word. Technology-savvy, with the ability to quickly adopt and work with new tools, platforms, and internal systems. Desirable Experience working in events, exhibitions, or large-scale B2B/B2C marketing environments. Familiarity with marketing analytics, reporting tools, or dashboards (e.g. Google Analytics, Adobe, internal BI tools) from a coordination and reporting perspective. Formal training or certification in Project Management (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, or similar). Experience supporting multi-market or international marketing teams.</p>
<p>As an Exhibition Director (ED) at Tahaluf, you will play a key role and make two main contributions to the business creating a strategy for future growth and executing tactics to ensure the highest-possible quality delivery. As an Exhibition Director for Portfolio 2 (the home of Cityscape Global and Global Health Exhibition) you will possess flawless reporting and presentation abilities. You will often be required to present to the highest-ranking officials within the government of Saudi Arabia and Informa. An uniquely fast-paced role, to succeed, you will need to thrive in a high-pressure environment and be prepared to work in alignment with the demands of the event. You will be expected to develop, direct and successfully execute a strategy for the ongoing development of events in line with the targets set by Tahaluf and our key strategic partners. Strategy will need to be aligned to the global strategic objectives for the Tahaluf brand. The Exhibition Director will also be ultimately responsible for digital and physical sales, visitor marketing, conference and content development and onsite show operations. You are also responsible for ensuring that the event achieves its revenue, expenditure, and operating profit targets.</p><p><b><br></b></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p>You will be expected to embrace, support and maintain the team culture, ensuring that all team members feel content, inspired, and appreciated. Become an ambassador of events, developing key relationships with clients, industry bodies, business leaders and suppliers. Maintain a strong & dynamic partnership with the Commercial Director, collaborating with them to ensure team & sales agents are focused, motivated and ably positioned to deliver on agreed goals. Successfully manage internal stakeholder relationships Establish a successful and trusted leadership partnership with the AVP and EVP. In partnership you will work on strategy, financial (budget & QF processes) and exploiting global opportunities for the growth of the event brand. Develop and implement rolling strategic plan Continue to position and maintain the show as the definitive event in its market, strengthening market share and brand identity. Create, manage and deliver an annual budget and quarterly forecast Define focus and profile of the event in line with the needs of the industry and user communities. Create an environment in which people can be motivated, valued and successful. Development of staff within the portfolio, including regular appraisals in line with company guidelines.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><h2>What you will bring:</h2><ul><li>Solid experience as an Exhibition Director, preferably in the B2B sector.</li><li>Demonstrable strategic thinking and strategic planning experience.</li><li>Strong business acumen and experience in reporting, budgeting and forecasting.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.</li><li>Strong networking ability and highly collaborative.</li><li>Able to form and capitalise on key industry relationships and build long-term relationships with customers.</li><li>A thorough understanding of the Exhibitions industry, including the competitive landscape.</li><li>Ability to absorb current affairs and the political dynamics affecting the event sectors, as well as industry trends and design directions.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of responding to key industry dynamics through event strategies and tactics to ensure you stay ahead of markets and competition.</li><li>A creative and intuitive approach. Can provide examples of taking market intelligence and applying it to Show content, creating unique/challenging visitor experiences, and/or developing intelligent multi-platform brand extensions, nationally or internationally.</li><li>An understanding of the business and information needs of key customer communities.</li><li>A passion for growth and the ability to thrive on constant change.</li><li>Middle East experience - Saudi experience (preferable)</li><li>Relevant sector experience (preferable)</li><li>Bachelor's Degree</li></ul><p>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.</p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced, confident and inspiring marketer to drive the marketing and communications for an exciting portfolio of high-growth events in Saudi Arabia. KSA has been identified as a key growth market and is at the forefront of product development and operational change. You will be an important part of the cross-functional senior leadership team, playing a crucial role in the development of the Tahaluf brands, and developing and executing a vision for how the group should engage with the market. Your recommendations will come from a deep understanding of the market through customer research and insight, internal data and industry trends. An accomplished marketing and communications strategist, you will lead an operational team of marketers responsible for the launch and ongoing marketing of the products within the portfolio. From value proposition and messaging to brand amplification and PR, data build, performance analysis and channel marketing, your team will own the product marketing strategies and their delivery. You will be supported by specialist agencies and internal teams to provide complementary skills and expertise. You will support the event team in the development and launch of new products through effective go-to-market strategies, sales support and price validation and testing. With growing strength in ecommerce, marketing will become increasingly responsible for direct sales. Reporting to Senior Management, you will be familiar with and comfortable working in matrix structures where functional and commercial leadership and responsibility are shared.</p><p><strong>Job Accountabilities Key Performance Indicators</strong></p><ul><li>Devise and deliver innovative marketing campaigns to achieve pre-determined objectives/targets.</li><li>Marketing team is motivated and appropriately skilled/trained to carry out their responsibilities.</li><li>Marketing team works collaboratively with other departments to deliver shared objectives.</li><li>Marketing campaigns are delivered within budget with spend allocations based on sound commercial reasoning.</li></ul><p><strong>Main Duties & Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>You will be a member of the portfolio s management team.</li><li>Represent the Portfolio across ME and divisional groups on marketing, digital, data and customer insights.</li><li>Act as Portfolio Sponsor for GDPR.</li><li>Take an active role in the development and implementation of Corporate/EMEA initiatives.</li><li>Work with portfolio management to develop value propositions and messaging to drive engagement and conversion.</li><li>Identify and deliver key portfolio-wide projects to position products for continued growth (e.g. branding, cross marketing, key account management, first time exhibitor experience etc).</li><li>Understand recent customer survey feedback and apply this information to marketing strategies.</li><li>Identify risks to the business achieving marketing targets and work with the portfolio management team to mitigate them.</li></ul><p><strong>Management</strong></p><ul><li>Lead a team of marketing and digital managers across a portfolio of products.</li><li>Provide guidance, feedback and inspiration to the team.</li><li>Work with Marketing Managers to ensure successful delivery of marketing campaigns in line with agreed KPIs, event and divisional strategy.</li><li>Work with line reports to develop skills and competencies and ensure they have a clear development roadmap.</li><li>Develop succession plan to identify top talent, flight risks and guarantee continuous delivery from the team.</li><li>Champion the adoption and optimisation of marketing technology solutions.</li><li>Cultivate and demonstrate a high-performance culture within the marketing team.</li></ul><p><strong>Campaign Strategy & Delivery</strong></p><ul><li>You will be responsible for leading the portfolio s marketing strategy and responsible for the marketing, data and digital portfolio strategy and delivering strategic show marketing.</li><li>You will have a clear understanding of the business s overall mission, how this should be communicated through marketing and PR and an ability to use marketing technology to deliver results.</li><li>You will be responsible for best practice and knowledge sharing (marketing, digital, data and customer insights) across the portfolio and the ME business.</li><li>Take the lead and document the results of pilot projects and testing</li><li>Develop the capabilities of marketing across the portfolio, integrating technology into the strategy and tactical delivery.</li><li>Ensure team members are equipped with the skills to deliver a fresh campaign strategy.</li><li>Manage budgets and allocate resources amongst projects</li><li>Demonstrate and encourage creative approaches, using market intelligence, and apply it to show content to create unique and engaging visitor experiences.</li><li>Work with show teams to optimise the engagement at each touch point in the customer journey by encouraging teams to introduce new ways of marketing and reduce reliance on more familiar activities that produce declining results.</li><li>Identify trends in data to encourage teams to do more of what works and less of what doesn t; navigating the move away from opinion-driven decision-making to data-driven decision-making.</li><li>Share marketing case studies and best practice from across the EMEA business by forging collaborative relationships with marketers from across the division.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Minimum Education Level Educated to degree level or equivalent.</p><p>Background Knowledge, Skills & Experience We are looking for an individual with the drive, passion, and energy to realise ambitious goals. An inspiring marketing and brand leader with 10+ years of experience in people management and leadership. History of building and nurturing high-performing teams. A track record of setting and delivering to the highest standards. Solid experience in marketing transformation and running agile teams is advantageous. Experience of developing a brand vision and driving activity to realise it (PR, social media etc). An accomplished marketing strategist with experience of developing value propositions, pricing, and driving agility in campaigning and execution. Exceptional knowledge of online and offline channels and integrated campaigns. Solid experience of marketing a mixed portfolio of products including events, SaaS or subscription products, with experience in B2B lead generation. Analytical with a data-driven mindset. Experience of developing a test and learn culture. Strong content development to support strategic goals. Experienced in market analysis. Good working knowledge of marketing technology and analytics tools (Eloqua, Adobe Analytics, Adobe Target, Drupal. Google Analytics also a plus). A great collaborator, strong in both internal and external communications. An individual who thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.</p>
<p>The team is looking for a Conference Producer to join the team who can demonstrate they have their finger on the pulse of our fast-paced and ever-changing industry. The successful candidate will be confident in speaking to expert speakers from all over the world and selling the unique opportunity to showcase their knowledge and expertise at our event. With meticulous organisational skills, you will be responsible for managing the speakers and order of show on-site at the event.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Conference Production</strong></p><ul><li>Produce high-level relevant industry conference programs.</li><li>Liaise with key professionals/institutions and companies in the production of conference programs.</li><li>Engage with recommended speakers and confirm their attendance.</li><li>Ensure the speaker database is updated to provide current and accurate speaker lists and files for event management.</li><li>Prepare and communicate creative brief documents to the Marketing team.</li><li>Assist in the provision of leads to the sponsorship team and attend sales meetings as appropriate.</li><li>Mentor other conference producers within the team.</li><li>Conduct a post-show analysis of the event including job title analysis</li></ul><p><strong>Market Research and Industry Networks</strong></p><ul><li>Effectively research topics with relevant industry professionals and the target market.</li><li>Develop new conference ideas and program content through meetings and tele-research with key experts.</li><li>Collaborate with the Director and other sales team members to generate ideas for enhancing the conference portfolio</li><li>Identify key opinion leaders/institutions and companies related to the event.</li><li>Maintain existing and build new relationships develop a conference with topics and speakers.</li><li>Look at additional add-ons and other ways of attracting more delegates i.e. workshops, poster sessions, partnering with associations etc.</li></ul><p><strong>Speaker & Delegate Liaison</strong></p><ul><li>Liaise and network with speakers, exhibitors and delegates on-site to maintain customer service standards, resolve queries and gain feedback,</li><li>Assist with onsite duties as required for the duration of the event, which may require longer working hours</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Educated to degree level or equivalent</li><li>Background Knowledge, Skills & Experience Essential</li><li>Minimum two years experience in conference production.</li><li>Speaks and writes clearly and fluently in English to both individuals and groups.</li><li>Computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.</li><li>Commercial awareness.</li><li>Research based role.</li><li>Copywriting skills.</li><li>Brand and market awareness.</li><li>Desirable Related industry/event knowledge in the gaming esports and security sectors.</li><li>Conference production role.</li></ul>