Events Executive - DMCC

7 Management; Dubai; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

7 Management in Dubai seeks an Events Sales professional to drive bookings from inquiry to execution. You will manage budgets, pricing, and client relationships while coordinating with the Events Coordinator to deliver memorable experiences.

The role involves building long-term corporate and private client connections, handling DMCC collaborations, and ensuring pricing, terms, and permits are aligned with revenue targets. Evening and weekend shifts may be required to meet event demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in event sales or event management in hospitality or similar.
• Proven sales, negotiation, and budget management skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple events and work evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Sales & Business Development: handles event enquiries, site visits, and prepares proposals and quotations. Converts leads into bookings and delivers against revenue targets.
• Client Relationship Management: builds long-term relationships with corporate and private clients to secure repeat business and referrals.
• DMCC Relationship Management: manages the relationship between 7 Management and DMCC. Attends meetings, follows through on agreed decisions, and identifies joint event opportunities.
• Budgets, Pricing & Contracts: sets event pricing and budgets, negotiates supplier terms, and finalizes client contracts and permits.
• Event Execution & Oversight: oversees the execution of events. Reviews event plans, manages on-site execution for key events and VIP clients, and ensures every event is delivered to standard.
• Sales Reporting: maintains the sales pipeline and reports on sales, revenue, and event profitability to management.

Skills

Sales

Negotiation

Budget management

Client relationship

Event sales

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Hospitality Management

Job description

Job Description:

Company Overview

Established in 2015, 7 Management has grown into a premier hospitality and management group, renowned for its innovative concepts and acclaimed international brands. From casual dining to upscale entertainment, 7 Management delivers experiences that go beyond traditional hospitality across the Middle East and Europe. With a rapidly expanding presence, the group sets the standard in restaurants, lounges, bars, and clubs, seamlessly combining exceptional cuisine with unforgettable entertainment.

Role Summary

Supports the Sales Manager - Events in driving event sales and manages events from initial enquiry through to execution, including the relationship between 7 Management and DMCC. Converts enquiries into bookings, manages event budgets and pricing, and works with the Events Coordinator to ensure events are executed successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales & Business Development: Handles event enquiries, conducts site visits, and prepares proposals and quotations. Converts leads into bookings and delivers against revenue targets.
• Client Relationship Management: Builds long-term relationships with corporate and private clients to secure repeat business and referrals.
• DMCC Relationship Management: Manages the relationship between 7 Management and DMCC. Attends meetings, follows through on agreed decisions, and identifies joint event opportunities.
• Budgets, Pricing & Contracts: Sets event pricing and budgets, negotiates supplier terms, and finalizes client contracts and permits.
• Event Execution & Oversight: Oversees the execution of events. Reviews event plans, manages on-site execution for key events and VIP clients, and ensures every event is delivered to standard.
• Sales Reporting: Maintains the sales pipeline and reports on sales, revenue, and event profitability to management.

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in event sales or event management within hospitality or similar; experience with free zone authorities or corporate partners is a plus.
• Proven sales, negotiation, and budget management skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple events under pressure and work evenings and weekends as required.