MarCom & Events Associate📣 Job Ad

About Endeavor and the Role

Endeavor is a global network dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs who lead the world's fastest-growing scale-ups. The organization believes these leaders transform industries and drive economies, fostering their growth through decisive global connections and co-investment funds. Endeavor is seeking a full-time MarCom & Events Associate to join its team in Riyadh, a role suited for individuals with 0-1 years of experience.

The MarCom & Events Function

The MarCom & Events area serves as the operational engine for Endeavor Saudi's experiences, which range from intimate entrepreneur roundtables to large-scale summits like Riyadh Forward, attracting over 400 global founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders. This team ensures that entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, and partners consistently have high-value experiences throughout the year. The role joins at a pivotal moment as the area redefines standards for high-level experiences, offering real ownership over events that guide the community strategy for Saudi Arabia's highest-impact entrepreneurs.

Key Responsibilities

The MarCom & Events Associate will be responsible for the end-to-end operation of Endeavor Saudi community events, including:

• Supporting the planning and execution of Endeavor Saudi's full event calendar, including global events, entrepreneur retreats, ecosystem events, networking dinners, workshops, and gatherings.
• Conducting venue research, site visits, and selection based on objectives, capacity, accessibility, aesthetics, and budget.
• Managing event budgets, tracking expenses, processing invoices, and ensuring cost-effective delivery under manager oversight.
• Establishing event pages and registration systems.
• Developing detailed event run-of-shows, timelines, and checklists to ensure coordinated and scheduled execution.
• Sourcing, evaluating, and managing relationships with event vendors, including venues, caterers, AV technicians, decorators, photographers, and logistics providers.
• Negotiating contracts and pricing to secure optimal value while maintaining quality standards.
• Building and maintaining a preferred vendor database with performance ratings.
• Serving as the on-ground operations lead during events, managing setup, supervising vendor teams, coordinating staff, and troubleshooting issues.
• Overseeing guest registration, hospitality, and experience flow to ensure a seamless attendee experience.
• Coordinating with the communications team for live coverage, photography, and content capture during events.
• Contributing to the creative vision for events, proposing themes, décor concepts, and experiential elements aligned with Endeavor's brand.
• Selecting and curating aesthetic elements such as florals, lighting, table settings, and signage.
• Conducting post-event evaluations, including attendee feedback, budget reconciliation, and performance analysis.
• Preparing event reports documenting outcomes, learnings, and recommendations for future improvements.
• Logging and capturing all event-related data on Salesforce.
• Coordinating logistics pre, during, and post-event in partnership with Account Managers and cross-functional teams.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates should possess the following technical and behavioral skills:

• Experience: 0–2 years of relevant experience in event coordination, hospitality, or related fields (including internships, volunteer roles, university event planning, or hospitality experience).
• Event Planning Fundamentals: Solid understanding of logistics, timelines, vendor coordination, and on-site management.
• Vendor Management: Experience or strong aptitude for sourcing vendors, negotiating terms, and managing supplier relationships.
• Aesthetic Acumen: Strong eye for visual composition, ambiance, and experience design; ability to curate inspiring environments.
• On-site Leadership: Comfortable directing external teams and managing guest flow, remaining calm and effective under pressure.
• Technical Proficiency: Basic proficiency in project management tools, spreadsheets, and Notion (or similar).
• AI Tools: Experience and curiosity in using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini for daily tasks and automations.
• Continuous Improvement: Capacity to learn from each cycle and transform learning into process improvements.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment.
• Risk Analysis: Capacity for anticipating potential issues, exercising caution, and resolving them proactively.
• Passion for Experiences: Genuine enthusiasm for creating experiences and energized by live events.
• Accountability: Takes full responsibility for assigned events and deliverables, following through on commitments.

Candidate Profile and Endeavor Values

Endeavor is a values-driven organization seeking a candidate who embodies its core principles. Experience with events where quality standards are non-negotiable and details make a difference is a plus, as is understanding and experience with communities, networks, or ecosystems, including digital, and how in-person events feed engagement between them. The ideal candidate will align with the following values:

• Entrepreneur First: Believes in the power of high-impact entrepreneurs and is passionate about Endeavor's mission.
• Go Big: Driven by curiosity to dream and execute ambitious initiatives, taking initiative to elevate the office.
• Network of Trust: Naturally builds trust with diverse profiles, from service providers to cutting-edge startups and CEOs.
• Pay It Forward: Possesses a service-oriented attitude, prioritizing contributions to others.
• One Endeavor: Thrives in a collaborative environment with colleagues across more than 30 countries, building bridges.
• Always Agile: Understands the importance of planning over rigid adherence to a plan, adapting to changes and evolutions.

Application Information

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team focused on supporting high-impact entrepreneurs. We encourage qualified candidates to apply.