Business Development Executive Stand Sales

HQMENA; Dubai; On-site; AED 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading exhibition company in Dubai is looking for an Exhibition Stand / Booth Sales Executive. The role involves selling exhibition stands, achieving sales targets, and collaborating with marketing and operations teams. Ideal candidates should have 2-5 years of sales experience, preferably in B2B events, and strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses

Annual bonus

Health and wellness benefits

30 days of annual leave

Company-sponsored travel for events

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of sales experience preferably in B2B events.
• Experience in the exhibition industry is essential.
• Fluency in English both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Sell exhibition stands and booths for upcoming and existing exhibitions.
• Stay updated on trends and innovations within the exhibition industry.
• Research competitive exhibitions to gather new ideas.
• Collaborate closely with Operations and Marketing teams.

Skills

Sales experience

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Fluency in English

Job description

We are looking for a driven Exhibition Stand / Booth Sales Executive to join our team. You will sell new and existing exhibition stands to achieve strategic and financial goals contribute to innovative sales initiatives and coordinate with marketing and operations teams to ensure event success.

Key Responsibilities

• Sell exhibition stands and booths for upcoming and existing exhibitions to meet sales targets.
• Stay updated on trends and innovations within the exhibition industry.
• Research competitive exhibitions to gather new ideas and market practices.
• Support the preparation of sales promotional materials.
• Help develop prospects and expand the exhibitor database.
• Contact potential markets to acquire new exhibitors.
• Collaborate closely with Operations and Marketing teams to ensure high event standards.
• Lead and train junior sales team members when required.
• Deliver on financial revenue and sales targets.
• Develop and implement new sales programs and initiatives to maintain a competitive edge.
• Effectively manage key accounts and negotiate with tenacity.
• Maintain organized and systematic follow-up processes.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of sales experience preferably in B2B events.
• Experience in the exhibition industry is essential.
• Fluency in English both written and spoken.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales goals.
• Knowledge of financial services and foreign exchange sectors is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to events and conferences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
• Annual bonus and growth opportunities
• Health and wellness benefits
• 30 days of annual leave
• Company-sponsored travel for events
• Vibrant and collaborative work environment