Dubai Luxury Events Sales Executive - Private Buyouts

The Career Nest; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Career Nest is seeking a Sales & Events Executive in Dubai to spearhead corporate, social, and private buyouts for a vibrant restaurant and bar concept. You will close deals, curate elevated dining experiences, and convert a strong local network into confirmed covers.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in upscale hospitality sales, a verified UAE client portfolio, and a proven ability to close contracts. Fluency in English is essential; other languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of dedicated, proactive sales and business development experience within Dubai's upscale hospitality, nightlife, luxury venue, or event planning sectors.
• Verified, active portfolio of corporate clients, event management agencies, and private high-end hosts in the UAE.
• Proven ability to close contracts independently—not just coordinate operations or manage inbound reservations.
• Polished interpersonal skills suited to high-net-worth individuals and corporate decision-makers. fluent English required; other languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive commercial venue revenue by sourcing, pitching, negotiating, and closing corporate dinners, brand activations, private parties, and venue buyouts.
• Leverage existing rolodex of event agencies, corporate accounts, concierge desks, and private high-net-worth clients across the UAE.
• Manage end-to-end event sales: inquiry qualification, tailored proposals, menu walk-throughs, contracts, and on-the-day client relationship management.
• Proactively network across Dubai's corporate, nightlife, and lifestyle circuits to uncover new business pipelines.
• Consistently meet and exceed monthly and quarterly revenue targets.

Skills

Sales experience

Networking

Event planning

Negotiation

Fluent English

Job description

The Career Nest is seeking a Sales & Events Executive in Dubai to spearhead corporate, social, and private buyouts for a vibrant restaurant and bar concept. You will close deals, curate elevated dining experiences, and convert a strong local network into confirmed covers.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in upscale hospitality sales, a verified UAE client portfolio, and a proven ability to close contracts. Fluency in English is essential; other languages are a plus.