Job Description

Job Title: Sales and Events Manager Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Package: 12,500 per month (OTE circa 20,000 AED per month) I am currently supporting one of Dubais newest experience lead venues, who are now actively seeking an experienced Sales and Events Manager to join their rapidly expanding operations. Ideally, were seeking someone who can create outbound sales strategies and tactics across B2B and B2C channels, through building relationships with affiliates and events managers across Dubai. *** Candidates must be based in Dubai, and must have prior experience successfully operating within the Dubai nightlife and/or hospitality scene *** Key Responsibilities: * Work closely with the Marketing team to support local and in:venue execution. Lead your management team to execute campaigns, propositions, partnerships, drinks activations, events, and PR bookings. * Work closely with the Marketing team to build outbound sales collateral assets and an outbound sales events calendar * Explore local sponsorship opportunities and paid publications listings in conjunction with the Marketing team. * Identify and attend local events to keep your finger on the pulse of lead generation. * Champion local knowledge : you need to be in the know (competitors, whos who, big local trends) : and then feed into the central marketing team ways to support in your activity. * Identify and propose additional site:specific routes to market to your Head of Operations. * Create Hospitality/Industry packages to drive off:peak trade and create epic relationships. * Drive participation and sign:ups of our company hotel lead referral scheme. * Manage all local 3rd party affiliates to drive leads and land Corporate and Group Consumer bookings. * Create an Industry emailing list for industry discounts, events, and parties. * Create a B2B client emailing list to drive repeated B2B bookings. * Work closely with the CRM Manager to identify outbound data segmentation and messaging. * Promote, execute, and host 1 monthly corporate showcase event and a quarterly networking event in your venue. * Build relationships with all the Sales and Event Managers in your City/town to drive leads and gain competitor knowledge. Requirements: * Passion for networking, meeting new people and building relationships. * A self:motivated proactive attitude, not afraid to get stuck in and get stuff done. * Result:driven acumen, always thinking of ways to improve and innovate. * Experience in similar role in the hospitality/nightlife industry. * Experience in HubSpot or other CRM platforms. * A proven track record in successfully hitting customer retention and re:engagement targets. * Outstanding planning and organisational skills. * Great communication skills, both written and verbal with a strong attention to detail. * Experience working in similar role in Dubai.