Events Manager

The FAENA Movement is a journey of art, culture, and community. Rooted in the soulful traditions of the South and elevated by imaginative design, our culture celebrates authentic hospitality and transformative experiences. We create spaces where dreams are brought to life—through bold ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a deep sense of purpose.

As we continue our expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Faena The Red Sea will mark a new chapter—visionary in spirit, exceptional in execution. We’re building more than a hotel; we’re shaping a world of beauty, wonder, and connection. If you’re driven by creativity, excellence, and a desire to be part of something extraordinary, we invite you to help bring this vision to life.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Events Manager at Faena The Red Sea is responsible for leading the planning,
coordination, and flawless execution of social, corporate, cultural, wellness, and high-profile
private events within the resort. This role transforms spaces into extraordinary experiences,
ensuring every event reflects the theatrical elegance, creativity, and elevated service
synonymous with the Faena brand.
Based on property, the Events Manager serves as the primary point of contact for confirmed
events from initial handover through execution, working closely with clients, Sales, Culinary,
Operations, Wellness, and Executive teams to deliver bespoke occasions ranging from
intimate celebrations to exclusive buyouts and destination gatherings.
This role is instrumental in positioning Faena The Red Sea as one of the most sought-after
event destinations in the Kingdom and beyond.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all confirmed events from contract handover to post-event follow-up,
ensuring seamless execution at every stage.
• Serve as the main liaison for clients, hosts, agencies, wedding planners, corporate
organizers, and VIP representatives.
• Plan and coordinate weddings, private celebrations, executive retreats, brand
launches, wellness events, incentive groups, cultural programming, and luxury
gatherings.
• Conduct site inspections, planning meetings, tastings, rehearsals, and operational
briefings.
• Prepare detailed event orders, function sheets, rooming lists, timelines, and billing
instructions.
• Collaborate closely with Sales and Revenue teams to maximize conversion, upsell
opportunities, and total event profitability.
• Work with Culinary, Rooms, Spa, Security, Engineering, Housekeeping, and F&B teams
to ensure all operational requirements are delivered flawlessly.
• Curate bespoke guest experiences including décor, entertainment, gifting, wellness
rituals, transportation, and VIP touches.
• Oversee event setup, execution, and breakdown while maintaining luxury service
standards throughout.
• Manage supplier relationships including florists, production companies, entertainment
partners, AV vendors, and specialty contractors.
• Ensure all events comply with resort policies, safety standards, permits, and local
regulations.
• Monitor budgets, deposits, final billing, and event profitability in coordination with
Finance.
• Maintain accurate records, forecasting, and event pipeline reports within Delphi / CRM
systems.
• Support pre-opening event strategy including venue positioning, packages, preferred
supplier lists, and launch showcases.
• Identify opportunities to elevate Faena’s reputation through signature programming
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