Job Description

Role Overview:

One of our Dubai Based Client (Hafla -

https://hafla.com/

) is hiring for Category Associate - Event Venues. As part of the venues team, you will support our Dubai-based category manager in handling venue-related event inquiries. You'll assist event planners by shortlisting suitable venues, coordinating with suppliers remotely, and managing CRM updates to ensure accurate data flow.

This role is key in driving smooth venue sourcing and recommendations for clients.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Build and maintain a strong database of suppliers, catalogues, pricing, and technical specifications across furniture, exhibition, and AV categories. Assist the event planning team by identifying the

best-fit product and supplier options

for each client brief. Support negotiations to ensure competitive pricing and healthy margins. Track and manage quotations, supplier confirmations, and pricing consistency using CRM systems. Monitor category performance metrics such as response times, margins, and conversion rates. Provide inputs for

business planning

, including pricing strategy, supplier expansion, and demand analysis. Generate reports and dashboards for category reviews and decision-making.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Events, Hospitality, or Production Management (1-4 years of experience). Prior exposure to event production, exhibitions, or AV setups is a plus. Strong business acumen with ability to analyze numbers and support planning/negotiations. Excellent organizational, multitasking, and vendor coordination skills. Fluent in English & Hindi; Arabic/Tagalog proficiency is an advantage. Proficiency in CRM tools, Excel/Google Sheets, and presentation software.

Why Join Us?

Learn

end-to-end category management and business planning

in the events industry. Enable the event planning team to deliver high-impact projects through the right product, supplier, and pricing strategy. Work in a

dynamic, innovative environment

with clear growth opportunities. Competitive salary package with defined career progression.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹400,000.00 - ₹500,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

Are you able to multitask and coordinate with multiple vendors simultaneously in a fast-paced environment? Do you have experience managing supplier databases for furniture, exhibition, or AV equipment categories? Do you have at least 1 year of professional experience in business management, events, hospitality, or AV/production? Have you prepared reports or dashboards for category reviews using presentation software or analytics tools?
Work Location: In person