Manufacturing Marketing
Events Manager
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Food People has partnered with an FMCG business looking for an Events Manager to be based in Dubai
- MUST have FMCG sector experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience
- To be based in Dubai, UAE
An exciting opportunity for an Events Manager to lead and execute brand presence across key exhibitions, trade shows, and consumer activations. This role will focus on strengthening brand visibility and supporting sales growth across platforms
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, manage, and execute the annual events calendar aligned with brand, marketing, and sales objectives
- Lead end-to-end cycle for exhibitions, trade shows, and consumer activations
- Ensure strong brand visibility and compliance with brand guidelines at all events
- Proactively scout and evaluate new event opportunities that support commercial goals
- Manage event budgets, costs, and revenue expectations with a strong ROI focus
- Coordinate and manage external agencies, vendors, and event partners
- Track KPIs and deliver post-event performance and ROI reports
- Work closely with internal commercial and omnichannel sales teams
Key Ingredients
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
- 5 to 8 years of experience in event management within FMCG/consumer-focused brands is a must
- Proven track record in managing large-scale events and exhibitions
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to drive sales and leads through events
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further communication