Event Sales Manager

Black & Grey HR is recruiting for a newly established digital out-of-home operator company in the UAE. Our client is looking to hire a Event Sales Manager who will be responsible for prospecting, client management, group and event bookings.

- Plan event from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives

- Come up with suggestions to enhance the event s success

- Prepare budgets and ensure adherence

- Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers

- Be in charge of hiring personnel (DJs, waiters etc.)

- Coordinate all operations

- Lead promotional activities for both new and existing local corporate accounts

- Be passionate and knowledgeable about the area

- Use your flair and individuality to drive sales and create connections with the local neighbourhood

- Meet your sales targets while driving standards and productivity

- Ensure all KPIs are exceeded on a daily and monthly basis

- Maximise lead generation (new and existing business) across all channels in the region

- Proactively seek out new business both locally and regionally

Requirements

- Proven experience as event sales manager

- Skilled in project management

- Demonstrable track record in exceeding targets on your personal quota

- Ability to build effective relationship quickly and are able to demonstrate authority

- Great communicator with clients and colleagues

- Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management

- Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office

- Outstanding communication and negotiation ability

- Excellent organizational skills

- A knack for problem-solving

- Customer-service orientation

- A team player with leadership skills

- BSc/BA in PR, marketing, hospitality management or related field is preferred

Benefits

Attractive salary + Benefits.

- Proven experience as event manager - Skilled in project management - Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management - Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office - Outstanding communication and negotiation ability - Excellent organizational skills - A knack for problem-solving - Customer-service orientation - A team player with leadership skills - BSc/BA in PR, marketing, hospitality management or related field is preferred