MarCom & Events Associate

Mar Com & Events Associate

Mar Com & Events . Saudi Arabia

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.

Encouraging our entrepreneurs to dream bigger.
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.

The person responsible for the end-to-end operation of Endeavor Saudi community events will:

• 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 event on Salesforce.

• Coordinate logistics pre, during, and post-event, in partnership with Account Managers and cross-functional teams.

• 0-2 years of relevant experience in event coordination, hospitality, or related fields (internships, volunteer roles, university…