Business Development Executive – Event Services

NIRVANA MICE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NIRVANA MICE in Abu Dhabi is seeking a proactive business development professional to identify opportunities in event services and build enduring relationships with government and corporate clients.

You will lead tender processes, prepare proposals, and coordinate with internal teams to deliver competitive bids while maintaining a robust sales pipeline.

Qualifications

• Experience with government and semi-government entities is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to generate new business and prepare proposals and tender responses.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a strong advantage.
• Strong negotiation, organization, and the ability to manage multiple opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities for event services.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with government, semi-government, and corporate clients.
• Conduct regular client meetings, presentations, and visits.
• Generate qualified sales leads; maintain an active sales pipeline.
• Monitor government procurement portals and tender platforms; identify suitable tenders and RFP opportunities.
• Coordinate tender submissions with internal departments; prepare commercial proposals and supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely submission of bids.
• Promote the company’s services including exhibition stand design and build, conferences, corporate events, government events, product launches, activations, roadshows, event branding, event production, venue management, registration services, and event logistics.
• Follow up on leads and proposals; maintain CRM records.
• Negotiate commercial terms and ensure excellent client service.
• Work closely with the Creative Designer to develop concepts and proposals.
• Coordinate with Operations on project feasibility; support Finance on quotations and contracts.
• Coordinate with Procurement when required; support project handover after award.
• Have a strong understanding of UAE government procurement processes.

Skills

Government relations

New business development

Communication

Driving license

English fluency

Target-driven

Self-motivation

Negotiation

Team player

Organization

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities for event services.
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with government, semi‑government, and corporate clients.
• Conduct regular client meetings, presentations, and visits.
• Generate qualified sales leads; maintain an active sales pipeline.
• Monitor government procurement portals and tender platforms; identify suitable tenders and RFP opportunities.
• Coordinate tender submissions with internal departments; prepare commercial proposals and supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely submission of bids.
• Promote the company’s services including exhibition stand design and build, conferences, corporate events, government events, product launches, activations, roadshows, event branding, event production, venue management, registration services, and event logistics.
• Follow up on leads and proposals; maintain CRM records.
• Negotiate commercial terms and ensure excellent client service.
• Work closely with the Creative Designer to develop concepts and proposals.
• Coordinate with Operations on project feasibility; support Finance on quotations and contracts.
• Coordinate with Procurement when required; support project handover after award.
• Have a strong understanding of UAE government procurement processes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience working with government and semi‑government entities is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to generate new business and prepare proposals and tender responses.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Valid UAE driving license preferred.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a strong advantage.
• Highly motivated, target‑driven, relationship‑focused professional.
• Self‑starter, proactive, confident presenter.
• Strong negotiator, organized, able to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
• Team player.