Business Development Manager - Events

ESMOS Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Dubai is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive commercial growth for event projects. The role involves generating new business, managing key accounts, and securing sponsorship and sales opportunities. Applicants should have proven B2B sales experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and be fluent in English and Arabic. Target-driven individuals with event industry experience are preferred. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B sales, preferably within events or exhibitions.
• Strong relationship-building and phone sales skills.
• Confident, target-driven, and resilient in a sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development and grow revenue streams.
• Manage and develop relationships with existing clients and partners.
• Identify and convert new market opportunities into high-value partnerships.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Fluent in English and Arabic

Target-driven

Relationship-building skills

Event industry experience

Job description

***Events experience is a must***

Our client is a leading Conference & Exhibition organiser based in Dubai is looking a new Business Development Manager to drive commercial growth for event projects. The role focuses on generating new business, managing key accounts, and securing sponsorship, delegate sales, and exhibition opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business development and grow revenue streams.
• Manage and develop relationships with existing clients and partners.
• Identify and convert new market opportunities into high-value partnerships.
• Develop tailored commercial packages aligned with brand and business goals.
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline through proactive outreach and follow-up.

Requirements

• Proven experience in B2B sales, preferably within events or exhibitions.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Confident, target-driven, and resilient in a sales environment.
• Strong relationship-building and phone sales skills.
• Event industry experience is preferred.

*** ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted ***