Corporate Events Director

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Job Summary: The Corporate Events Director is the strategist responsible for positioning the organization as a benchmark for high-impact experiences in Rio de Janeiro, leading the attraction, planning, and execution of large-scale events. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic leadership in attracting and executing high-impact events 2. Customer experience management and complex logistics operations 3. Liaison with CEOs, international delegations, and government authorities The **Corporate Events Director** is the strategist responsible for positioning the organization as a benchmark for high-impact experiences in Rio de Janeiro. Based in Copacabana, you will lead the attraction, planning, and execution of large-scale events, ensuring that Rio’s hospitality standard meets global executive efficiency. This role requires seamless interaction with CEOs, international delegations, and key suppliers across Rio’s event industry. **Key Responsibilities** * **Strategy and Business Development:** Identify and attract high-level congresses, conventions, and corporate events to the Copacabana region. * **Customer Experience Management:** Develop customized event concepts leveraging Rio’s iconic setting as a competitive differentiator. * **Operations and Logistics Management:** Oversee setup, catering, audiovisual production, and protocol—ensuring millimeter-precise execution. * **Financial Management (P\&L):** Prepare complex budgets, control operational costs, and maximize profitability per project. * **Institutional Relations:** Interface with the Rio Convention \& Visitors Bureau, municipal agencies (CET\-Rio, Municipal Guard), and hotel associations. * **Team Leadership:** Manage coordinators, producers, and an extensive network of third-party service providers under high pressure. * **Protocol and Security:** Implement security and hospitality protocols for government authorities and C\-Level executives. **Requirements and Qualifications** * **Experience:** Minimum of 12 years in the events industry, including at least 5 years in director-level roles within 5-star hotels or major live marketing agencies. * **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Tourism, Hospitality Management, Public Relations, or Business Administration. An MBA in Business Management or Marketing is a strong advantage. * **Languages:** **Fluent English** (mandatory for international negotiations); Spanish or French are significant advantages. * **Hard Skills:** * Proficiency in project management tools and CRMs. * In-depth knowledge of the logistics and hospitality infrastructure in Rio’s South Zone. * Familiarity with incentive laws and municipal regulations governing street or waterfront events. * **Soft Skills:** * Finesse and diplomacy when engaging high-net-worth individuals. * Exceptional resilience to handle the unpredictability of large-scale events. * Strong negotiation and persuasion capabilities. Compensation: R$54\.000,00 per month Benefits: * Health insurance * Dental insurance * Free parking * Life insurance Work Location: On-site