Event & Connection Manager

Event & Connection Manager Riyadh, KAFD SAR 16,000 – 20,000 per month (tax-free) + bonus + benefits Are you a commercially minded events leader who knows how to build community, drive revenue and deliver premium experiences? We’re recruiting for an ambitious, fast-growing wellness concept in Riyadh — and this is not a typical events role. This is your opportunity to own and build a full-scale social wellness ecosystem from the ground up. The Role As Event & Connection Lab Manager, you will own the full events and social wellness calendar end-to-end. You’ll design and deliver a 12-month programme of member-only and public ticketed events that drive: Member retention and engagement Brand equity and cultural relevance Ticket and sponsorship revenue Membership acquisition This is a standalone role with full ownership. You’ll work cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations and Wellness teams to ensure every experience is premium, consistent and commercially successful. What You’ll Be Responsible For Programming & Event Ownership Build and manage structured event formats including: Member culture nights and curated experiences Adventure fitness and recovery events Public social and lifestyle events Educational talks, panels and networking events Integrated wellness experiences End-to-End Production Own the full event lifecycle: Concept and budgeting Vendor management On-site delivery Guest experience standards Post-event reporting and performance tracking Sponsorship & Commercial Performance Develop and manage sponsorship partnerships Own ticket pricing and margin targets Track revenue, gross margin and conversions Support conversion of attendees into memberships This is a commercially accountable role — not just creative. About You 5+ years’ experience in premium events, hospitality, community or wellness Proven sponsorship or partnership experience Strong budgeting and operational discipline Comfortable owning outcomes independently Commercially aware with a focus on performance The Package SAR 16,000 – 20,000 per month (tax-free) Allowances (housing and transport where applicable) Performance bonus (up to 15–25% of base) Medical insurance Annual leave + public holidays Visa support (if applicable)