MarCom & Events Associate

About Endeavor

• Generating decisive connections through our global network. We are matchmaking specialists, connecting the right people in a neutral and secure environment for exchange.
• Investing in businesses with high growth potential. We boost the impact of scale-ups across diverse markets, through our co-investment funds.

We are the network formed by entrepreneurs leading the fastest-growing scale-ups in the world, and the greatest examples for the country. We believe that the leaders behind scale-ups are the ones who transform industries and drive economies. And so they can continue generating even more impact, we support their growth:

• Generating decisive connections through our global network. We are matchmaking specialists, connecting the right people in a neutral and secure environment for exchange.
• Investing in businesses with high growth potential. We boost the impact of scale-ups across diverse markets, through our co-investment funds.

With every achievement, the benchmark for success shifts and opens space for new conquests. Thus, we inspire the next generations.

The Mar Comm & Events area is the operational engine of Endeavor Saudi's experiences, from intimate entrepreneur round tables to large-scale summits like Riyadh Forward that bring together 400+ global founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders. The team ensures that entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, and partners have high-value experiences throughout the year, through events, connections, and initiatives that strengthen the sense of belonging and generate decisive exchanges among network members.

Who joins now arrives at a moment of evolution: the community is already connected and a reference, and the area is redefining the standards of how high-level experiences should be operated for a new era. New playbooks are being written, formats are being refined, and whoever occupies this role has real ownership over the events that guide the community strategy for the highest-impact entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia.

• Support the planning and execution of Endeavor Saudi's full event calendar; including global events, entrepreneur retreats, ecosystem events, networking dinners, workshops, and gatherings.
• Conduct venue research, site visits, and selection, evaluating locations based on objectives, capacity, accessibility, aesthetics, and budget while adhering to high strategic standards.
• Manage event actual vs. budgets with manager oversight, tracking expenses, processing invoices, and ensuring cost-effective delivery.
• Establish event pages and registration systems.
• Develop detailed event run-of-shows, timelines, and checklists ensuring all logistical elements are coordinated and executed on schedule.
• Source, evaluate, and manage relationships with event vendors including venues, caterers, AV technicians, decorators, photographers, and logistics providers.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to secure optimal value while maintaining quality standards.
• Build and maintain a preferred vendor database with performance ratings for future reference.
• Serve as the on-ground operations lead during events, managing setup, supervising vendor teams, coordinating staff, and troubleshooting issues in real time.
• Oversee guest registration, hospitality, and experience flow, ensuring attendees have a seamless, memorable experience from arrival to departure.
• Coordinate with the communications team for live coverage, photography, and content capture during events.
• Contribute to the creative vision for events, proposing themes, décor concepts, and experiential elements that align with Endeavor's brand.
• Select and curate aesthetic elements (florals, lighting, table settings, signage) that elevate the guest experience.
• Conduct post-event evaluations including attendee feedback, budget reconciliation, and performance analysis.
• Prepare event reports documenting outcomes, learnings, and recommendations for future improvements.
• Log and capture all data related to each…