Operations Executive

HOW YOU WILL LEAD

Do you possess the expertise, assurance, and acumen to fuel the heart of an exclusive boutique advisory and research firm and the Middle East’s most selective and influential intelligence network for CEOs, senior government officials, and other high achievers? EMIR is searching for a driven and adept Operations Executive, pivotal in orchestrating our bespoke events. Your role will encompass strategising and implementing pivotal business development initiatives and endeavours, ensuring our continued excellence.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

• Create and manage the planning process (pre-, during and post-event)
• Prepare detailed projects for all event tasks
• Coordinate with team members to ensure that all aspects of the event are running smoothly
• Handle invitations and correspondence
• Confirm venue and logistics details
• Accountable for lead follow-ups
• Schedule sales calls for the Head of Business Development
• Keep track of the sales pipeline
• Review contacts on CRM
• Create SOPs and guidelines

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field
• Has at least two years of experience in sales and event management
• Impeccable written and spoken English
• Knowledge of managing luxury events
• Familiar with Microsoft, CRM tools & Google programmes
• Possesses strong analytical skills & is a team player
• Self-motivated, well-organised, accountable with a growth mindset

DO MEANINGFUL WORK

If this role matches your skills, experience and motivations then please submit your resume below.

In return, we provide a supportive and progressive environment with a wide range of opportunities for you to grow personally and professionally.

EMIR values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, race, colour, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or age.

ABOUT EMIR

EMIR, an exclusive boutique advisory and research firm, harnesses the extraordinary network effect of Boardroom by EMIR, the Middle East’s most selective and influential intelligence network for CEOs, senior government officials, and other high achievers. With an invite-only approach, an EMIR engagement can only begin at the highest levels – the Board, the CEO, and the minister.

Positioned upstream from the standard Request for Proposal (RFP) process, EMIR offers invaluable guidance to leaders grappling with complex transformations, providing clarity, future strategic foresight, and access to a network of powerhouse leaders who can solve any problem.

Our elite cadre of experts comprises former government officials, esteemed CEOs, globally renowned futurists, visionary economists, tech thought leaders, legal titans, security analysts and a former MI6 agent.