Job Description

At CSM we are driven by a clear purpose; to Pursue Extraordinary. We exist to create a positive impact on our partners, their audiences, our industry and our people, and to look for opportunities that can inspire a better world in everything we do.

Our diversity of experience, expertise and opinions is our greatest asset, which is why we celebrate our differences. We are looking for individuals who want to put their hand up and challenge convention to create something exciting, bigger and better each and every time.

CSM is proud to share fresh perspectives and new ideas to produce work that others don't and won't. What we do is fast-paced, exciting and rewarding which is why we love it and why you'll love life at CSM.

As an experienced Senior Account (Event) Manager you will be part of CSM Middle East team, leading events and brand activations for one of our biggest accounts, leading Abu Dhabi company. This is a 6 month maternity leave cover.

You will be part of our Brand team based in CSM's UAE offices (Primarily Abu Dhabi, with remote and flexible working options when possible), work with colleagues across ME. You will report into an Account Director.

Responsibilities:

.Oversee projects / events / hospitality programmes from start to finish including pre-production planning and on-site execution .Create detailed timelines for team members, vendors, and clients .Cost control, vendor coordination, venue requests and other production related elements management .Budget management including estimations and vendor negotiations .Manage guest communications aspect of hospitality programmes, including setting up platform and creating guest communications collateral .Create presentations and proposals for all event needs .Conceptualize and manage artwork design and production .Partner with appropriate departments to ensure event objectives are adhered to throughout the project. This includes technical and logistical/operation needs for events .Supervise and direct a team of 3 to 50 event staff on-site .Set up and manage Measurement & Evaluation workstream, including running post-event survey and reporting .Support with account management, including client management, rights tracking and reporting

Skills and Experience you will need

.Fluency in English, written and spoken. .Passion for sports / fitness, running, motorsports .Understanding of Formula 1 .3-5 years of experience managing F1 hospitality programmes .Experience in event management, understand the events in its entirety and make decisions accordingly .Experience managing high level clients and creating open and professional relationships that keep them coming back as a go-to for their event needsExperience managing F1 hospitality programmes .Multi-tasking is essential for success - having the ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously while maintaining excellent organizational and communication skills .Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to remain positive under high pressure situations .Proven ability to prioritise and manage your time efficiently .Experience with negotiating contracts with clients, vendors, and venues .Ability to adapt to new people, demands, and environments

CSM is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation,

CSM is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.

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