We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager Events to drive new business opportunities build strategic client relationships and secure event projects across the UAEThe ideal candidate must have a strong background in the events industry preferably within an Events Agency or Event Management Company with proven experience developing business and securing projects in Abu Dhabi andor DubaiExperience working with UAE government entities and developing business related to government events is mandatory for this roleKey ResponsibilitiesIdentify and develop new business opportunities within the UAE events marketBuild and maintain relationships with potential and existing clientsIdentify opportunities with government semigovernment corporate and institutional organizationsDevelop and manage a strong pipeline of eventrelated opportunitiesGenerate leads through networking market research referrals industry relationships and direct outreachArrange and lead client meetings presentations and business discussionsUnderstand client requirements and coordinate with internal teams to develop suitable event proposals and solutionsPrepare and present commercial proposals quotations and pitchesNegotiate commercial terms and support the business through the closing stageMaintain strong relationships with key decisionmakers and stakeholdersWork closely with event operations production creative and management teams to ensure successful project handoverDevelop longterm strategic partnerships and identify opportunities for account growthRequirements5 years of relevant experience in Business Development Sales within the Events industryPrevious experience working for an Events Agency Event Management Company Experiential Agency or similar organizationMandatory experience securing or developing business related to UAE government events or government entitiesProven business development experience in Abu Dhabi andor DubaiDemonstrated experience dealing with UAE government entities authorities semigovernment organizations or institutional clientsStrong understanding of the UAE events market and business development environmentProven track record of generating leads developing opportunities pitching negotiating and closing event projectsStrong existing network within the UAE events government corporate or institutional sectors is highly preferredExcellent communication presentation negotiation and relationshipbuilding skillsAbility to independently develop opportunities and convert relationships into businessPreferred Candidate ProfileWe are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstratePrevious employment with a reputable Events Agency Event Management CompanyExperience working on government events in Abu Dhabi Dubai or elsewhere in the UAEEstablished professional relationships within UAE government or semigovernment entitiesExperience with official ceremonies government conferences forums exhibitions national events corporate events or largescale publicsector projectsA proven ability to generate and close new event business
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