About Calo
Calo is an app providing personalized meal plans for busy people through nutritional algorithms built with love by chefs nutritionists and software engineers.
Launched in Bahrain in 2019 we have since expanded to 6 countries in the region delivered millions of meals to our customers and launched our very own Grab & Go Cafe concepts.
Were on a noble mission to make healthy easy. We think this is one of the most important problems to tackle in our world today. We have global ambitions no small thinking here.
Role Overview
Were looking for a dynamic and creative Events Specialist to be responsible for planning coordinating and executing a wide range of events to support Calos business objectives in Saudi.
Main Responsibilities
Event Planning and Coordination
- Plan and organize a variety of offline events including but not limited to product launches sports events entertainment events health fairs workshops and community events
- Develop detailed event plans including budgets timelines and logistics with the ability to execute these plans effectively and ensure smooth event
Stakeholders Management
- Identify negotiate with and manage relationships with vendors venues and other event partners
- Coordinating with internal stakeholders including operations supply chain finance design team and marketing
Marketing and Promotion
- Plan and create events booths with external agencies to deliver suitable promotional booth at events under Calos guidelines
- Create marketing materials for events including flyers posters activations and needed merch
Logistics Management
- Oversee all logistical aspects of events including venue setup audiovisual equipment catering and access pass
- Ensure all necessary permits and insurance are obtained for events
Food Safety and Quality
- Ensure meals and snacks are delivered and placed in the events according to food safety and quality procedures
Audience Engagement
- Develop and execute activities that engage and educate attendees about our healthy meal plans
PostEvent Evaluation
- Collect and analyze attendees and Calo Team feedback to improve future events
- Conduct postevent evaluations to assess the success of events and identify areas of improvement
- Prepare detailed reports on event outcomes including attendance engagement and overall effectiveness
Ideal Candidate
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Event Management Marketing Communications or a related field
- 2 years of proven experience in event planning coordination and
- Strong project management skills including the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
- Exceptional communication and writing skills in both English and Arabic
Knowledge Competency and Personality
- Detailoriented with a strong focus on quality and accuracy
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and work well under pressure. You remain calm and collected under pressure despite tight deadlines and conflicting priorities
- Creative thinking and problemsolving abilities
- Flexibility to work evenings weekends and travel as required by events with the ability to work adhoc as needed to support event schedules and changes
- Strong communicator
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Collaborative team player who also can work independently and take initiative
- Eager to learn
- Friendly and pleasant personality that is able to lead with empathy and patience
Required Experience:
Manager