Event Manager - CardzConDoha

About the role

An experienced event professional is sought to lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of CardzCon, a trading card, collectibles and pop culture event in Doha, Qatar. The role combines event operations with sponsorship acquisition, exhibitor sales and commercial growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the full event lifecycle: concept, budgeting, planning, setup, live delivery, dismantling and post-event review.
• Identify and approach sponsors, develop proposals and packages, negotiate agreements and deliver sponsorship commitments.
• Assess venues, negotiate booking terms and coordinate floor plans, facilities, access, setup and operations.
• Drive exhibitor participation and booth sales, manage agreements and relationships with brands and retailers.
• Source, evaluate and manage event agencies, contractors, production teams, AV providers, logistics, security, catering and other suppliers.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, track sponsorship, exhibitor and ticketing revenue, control costs and report against financial targets.
• Coordinate tournaments, guest appearances, workshops, activations and other community experiences.
• Work with marketing on promotions, ticket sales, registration and communications.
• Lead day-of delivery: staffing, visitor flow, exhibitor support, guest services and issue resolution.
• Manage timelines across internal teams, partners, temporary staff and volunteers, and handle permits, insurance, safety and contingency plans.
• Review attendance, financial results, sponsor outcomes and attendee feedback to improve future events.

Required profile

• Proven experience independently managing exhibitions, conventions, festivals or large-scale consumer events.
• Strong track record securing sponsorships, partnerships and exhibitors.
• Hands-on experience managing venues, vendors, suppliers, budgets and event operations.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines and take ownership of results.
• Excellent English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Qatar/GCC event experience and an established network of sponsors and suppliers preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends and travel when required.