Event Operations Manager
RetailEXPO
Date: 14 hours ago
City: Riyadh
Contract type: Full time

About Our Team
RX Global aims to create unforgettable experiences for attendees and exhibitors through organizing events. Innovation, creativity, and collaboration drive the company to offer exceptional services to clients.
About The Role
We're seeking a dynamic Event Operations Manager to plan and execute high-profile events, including exhibitions, conferences, and trade shows. You'll manage on-site activities, infrastructure, budgets, and Health & Safety compliance for middle east and international events each year. You'll work closely with the Exhibition Director to ensure smooth execution and high customer satisfaction. Strong project management and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to handle multiple deadlines and stakeholders. We value curiosity, initiative, problem-solving, and the humility to ask for help.
Responsibilities
RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com.
RX Global aims to create unforgettable experiences for attendees and exhibitors through organizing events. Innovation, creativity, and collaboration drive the company to offer exceptional services to clients.
About The Role
We're seeking a dynamic Event Operations Manager to plan and execute high-profile events, including exhibitions, conferences, and trade shows. You'll manage on-site activities, infrastructure, budgets, and Health & Safety compliance for middle east and international events each year. You'll work closely with the Exhibition Director to ensure smooth execution and high customer satisfaction. Strong project management and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to handle multiple deadlines and stakeholders. We value curiosity, initiative, problem-solving, and the humility to ask for help.
Responsibilities
- Act as the main point of contact for exhibitors, contractors, venue staff, and RX UK teams regarding all on-site activities
- Oversee the creation and distribution of exhibitor manuals and other relevant documentation
- Collaborate with the Event Director to ensure full compliance with Health & Safety regulations
- Review and approve stand designs
- Manage and optimize floor plan layouts to ensure maximum space yield and efficiency
- Attend and manage events at both UK and international venues
- Conduct site visits and oversee on-site exhibition organization, requiring frequent travel
- Proven 5yrs experience in Operations Management within the exhibition or events industry
- Strong relationship-building skills, with sensitivity to working across different cultures
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from planning through execution
- Experience in managing direct reports and leading operational teams
- Possession of an IOSH Managing Safely Certificate (or equivalent)
RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com.
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