Clients & Markets Events Manager

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

Join our Marketing/Go-to-Market team in Dubai, UAE, where you will play a pivotal role in driving A&M's growth story. As a Clients & Markets Events Manager, you will be an integral part of our strategic initiatives, providing hands-on support for our promotional brand-building activities with a focus on key regional events. This role requires a deep understanding of the broader go-to-market and marketing landscape to add value across different areas and connect the various moving parts. You will collaborate with promotional teams and build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure alignment with broader brand and business goals. You will be reporting to the Regional Go to Market Leader Middle East.

How you will contribute

• Plan, coordinate, and execute A&M-led promotional, brand building activities and high impact events that align with business objectives and regional market dynamics (UAE and KSA), ensuring seamless logistics, vendor management, and on-time delivery.
• Build promotional campaigns and messaging around events and collaborate effectively with promotional teams (social media, PR, digital marketing) to ensure integrated messaging and cohesive strategies.
• Adapt event strategies to local market needs in the UAE and KSA, considering regional dynamics, audience preferences, and industry trends.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the UAE and KSA markets, industry dynamics, and client needs, beyond just the marketing side.
• Drive brand visibility and strengthen market positioning by leveraging events and integrated promotional efforts across multiple channels.
• Manage event contracts, timelines, budgets, and resources efficiently, with a focus on delivering results and providing actionable insights for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in marketing teams & events management preferably in a fast-paced professional services environment or an event management company.
• Deep knowledge of local markets, industry trends, and client needs, ensuring event strategies are relevant and aligned with business objectives.
• Strong experience in project management and managing conflicting timelines and priorities.
• Proven track record of exceeding expectations and driving results.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with team members, clients, and external stakeholders. Arabic language skills are a plus.
• Professional approach, strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative, innovative, and team-oriented with a positive “can do” attitude.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with maximum discretion.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Inclusive Diversity

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.