As the FAENA Movement expands into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Faena The Red Sea is hiring an Events Manager (Saudi National Only) to lead the planning and flawless execution of social, corporate, cultural, wellness, and high-profile private events at the resort.
Position Overview
Based on property, the Events Manager serves as the primary point of contact for confirmed events from initial handover through execution, working closely with Sales, Culinary, Operations, Wellness, and Executive teams to deliver bespoke occasions ranging from intimate celebrations to exclusive buyouts.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all confirmed events from contract handover to post-event follow-up
- Serve as the main liaison for clients, hosts, agencies, wedding planners, corporate organizers, and VIP representatives
- Plan and coordinate weddings, private celebrations, executive retreats, brand launches, wellness events, incentive groups, and cultural programming
- Conduct site inspections, planning meetings, tastings, rehearsals, and operational briefings
- Prepare detailed event orders, function sheets, rooming lists, timelines, and billing instructions
- Collaborate with Sales and Revenue teams to maximize conversion, upsell opportunities, and event profitability
- Work with Culinary, Rooms, Spa, Security, Engineering, Housekeeping, and F&B teams to deliver flawless operations
- Curate bespoke guest experiences including décor, entertainment, gifting, wellness rituals, and VIP touches
- Manage supplier relationships including florists, production companies, entertainment partners, and AV vendors
- Monitor budgets, deposits, final billing, and event profitability in coordination with Finance
- Support pre-opening event strategy including venue positioning, packages, and launch showcases
Qualifications
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in luxury hotel events, catering sales, weddings, or event operations
- Previous experience in ultra-luxury resorts, destination hotels, or iconic event venues preferred
- Strong background in weddings, VIP events, incentive groups, and high-touch private celebrations
- Pre-opening experience is highly desirable
- Fluent English required; Arabic strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Events Management, Business, or a related field preferred
- Proficient in Opera, Delphi, or event management systems
Job Details: Full-time · On-site · Saudi Arabia (Saudi National Only)
