Manager Development Events and Communications

This role plays a crucial part in driving growth and supporting IHG's strategic goals in the IMEA business unit. Your main responsibility will be to support the design and execution of events and communications that enhance perception, visibility, and awareness of IHG among target audiences. Additionally, you will work to strengthen relationships with owners, assist in signing new hotels, and retain existing ones. You will be accountable for various key responsibilities: - **Event Planning & Coordination:** Develop, plan, and execute events from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with company goals. - **Signing Events:** Organize and manage signing ceremonies, ensuring flawless execution to reflect the company's prestige. - **Vendor Management:** Liaise with vendors, suppliers, and venues to secure contracts and ensure timely service delivery. - **Promotion:** Design and implement strategies for event promotion, including digital and social media campaigns. - **Stakeholder Communication:** Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure effective alignment and communication. - **On-Site Event Management:** Oversee on-site event logistics to ensure an exceptional guest experience. - **Post-Event Analysis:** Evaluate event success through metrics and feedback, providing recommendations for future improvements. - **Budget Management:** Manage budgets effectively while delivering high-quality experiences. Additionally, you will be involved in: - Sourcing, developing, and maintaining relevant content aligned with IHG's Development strategy. - Acting as the central point of contact for the IMEA Development team for relevant resources. - Overseeing the identification and maintenance of channels to enhance outreach to owners and investors for events. **Key Skills & Experiences:** **Education:** Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience in event management, PR, branding, or professional services within the hospitality and/or real estate sectors. **Experience:** - 5+ years of experience in B2B event management, planning, and execution. - Experience in owner relation management. - Proficiency in writing documents, reports, and presentations for a sophisticated audience. - Stakeholder management experience. - Ability to plan and structure business analysis and measure events and campaign success. - Designing and writing visually attractive documents across various mediums like PPT, InDesign, Adobe. **Technical Skills and Knowledge:** - Excellent written English; Arabic language skills are preferred. - Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. - Strong personal and professional integrity. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office, web-based applications, and an openness to learning. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we offer a supportive culture, brilliant colleagues, and a wide range of benefits to help you thrive in your career. If you believe you could be a great fit for this role, hit the "Apply" button and start your journey with us today.,