General Manager, Events & Exhibition Venue

Saeed Ahmad Lootah Charity Foundation; Dubai; Presencial; AED 180.000 - 280.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Saeed Ahmad Lootah Charity Foundation seeks an experienced General Manager Events Exhibition Hall to oversee a multipurpose Dubai venue. You will lead strategy, sales, operations, and guest experiences, driving profitability and community impact.

The role requires a hands-on leader with a track record in managing venues, developing business, and delivering exceptional events while aligning with the Foundation’s values.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years in a General Manager or senior management role.
• Proven experience managing a multipurpose events hall, exhibition centre, convention centre, wedding venue, hotel banqueting operation, or similar commercial venue.
• Strong preference for candidates with at least 5 years of relevant experience in Dubai or the UAE.
• Demonstrated success in generating revenue, increasing venue utilisation, developing new business, and managing profitability.
• Established industry contacts with event organisers, wedding planners, exhibition companies, corporate clients, and institutional customers.
• Strong knowledge of Dubai's events industry, venue operations, supplier networks, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Proven financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial negotiation skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, customer relationship, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent command of English and Arabic, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM platforms, booking systems, and event management software.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement business strategies to increase venue bookings, utilisation, revenue and profitability.
• Lead sales and marketing initiatives, establish pricing/packages, and build relationships with corporate clients and planners.
• Drive revenue growth, manage the sales pipeline, negotiate contracts, and develop strategic partnerships.
• Oversee daily venue operations and ensure successful delivery of weddings, exhibitions, conferences, and events.
• Prepare annual budgets, monitor revenue and costs, manage cash flow, and control costs.
• Maintain high hospitality standards, manage VIP events, resolve client concerns, and foster long-term relationships.
• Oversee venue maintenance, equipment, and asset preservation.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai/UAE regulations, licensing, safety standards and permits.
• Recruit, manage and develop teams across sales, events, operations, facilities and customer service.
• Collaborate with SALCF leadership, educational institutions, community organisations, suppliers and government stakeholders by monitoring KPIs.

Conocimientos

Venue management

Business development

Revenue generation

Customer experience

Leadership

Contract negotiation

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Marketing, or a related field.

Herramientas

CRM platforms

Booking systems

Event management software

Descripción del empleo

Saeed Ahmad Lootah Charity Foundation seeks an experienced General Manager Events Exhibition Hall to oversee a multipurpose Dubai venue. You will lead strategy, sales, operations, and guest experiences, driving profitability and community impact.

The role requires a hands-on leader with a track record in managing venues, developing business, and delivering exceptional events while aligning with the Foundation’s values.