About the job Branch Manager Luxury projects
Our client is seeking a Branch Manager to oversee the development management, delivery, and profitability of assigned projects. This role encompasses all aspects of event management, including content development, prospection, commercial performance, and meeting internal and external KPIs. The Branch Manager will also lead the project team.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management: Oversee the entire project lifecycle from initial pitch to final delivery and post-event wrap-up.
Stakeholder Liaison: Manage communication and coordination with all internal and external stakeholders, including teams, partners, suppliers, clients, licensing authorities, and venues.
Client Communication: Serve as the primary contact for clients and partners, ensuring smooth communication throughout the project.
Workflow and Process Management: Develop and manage specific workflows and processes to ensure efficient project operations.
KPI Setting and Achievement: Establish appropriate project KPIs and ensure they are met.
Budget Management: Own the project budget, updating it regularly to accurately reflect costs and revenues for tracking commercial performance.
About You
You should be:
Experienced: A seasoned Senior Project Manager or Senior Operations Manager ready to advance your career.
Leadership Skills: An excellent leader capable of nurturing talent and supporting team members.
Strategic: Proven success in strategic project direction, including planning, resource allocation, communication, implementation, negotiation, evaluation, and reporting.
Professional: Independent, self-motivated, with a strong sense of urgency and ability to drive projects to successful completion.
Event Management: Skilled in organizing complex events with multiple components.
Commercial Acumen: Comfortable managing commercial aspects of a project, understanding cost and revenue streams, and delivering a positive P&L.
Presentation Skills: Confident and poised when presenting.
Effective Communicator: Skilled in consulting with stakeholders to agree on actions, outcomes, and targets within a collaborative environment.
Knowledgeable: Well-versed in event production, content creation, operations, and logistics.
Minimum Requirements
Over 10 years of experience in event management, delivering complex projects.
We are looking for applicants with technical knowledge in architecture/ enginery/fit-out
Prior experience working in the Middle East with a robust network in Dubai.
Experience with luxury brands/ industry is mandatory
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Previous experience in brand creation and development is an advantage
