Sales and Events Manager

Mackenzie Jones Middle East; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management company is seeking a Sales and Events Manager to oversee the planning and execution of high-quality events in Ras al-Khaimah. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in event management within the UAE, excellent client relationship and negotiation skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Key duties include managing client communications, developing event budgets, and ensuring seamless event delivery. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in event management within the UAE.
• Proven experience delivering events within an Agency or Venue.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is highly advantageous.
• Valid UAE driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of events.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Develop event budgets and commercial proposals.
• Manage on-site event operations including setup and delivery.

Skills

Event management

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Events, Hospitality, Business or related field

Tools

MS Office

CRM Software

Event Software

Job description

The Sales and Events Manager is responsible for selling, planning and delivering high-quality events across a variety of formats, ensuring exceptional client experience, commercial performance, and operational excellence. The role focuses on client-facing sales and event execution, from concept through delivery and post-event evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of corporate, public, and private events.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships from enquiry to post-event follow-up.
• Take ownership of enquiries assigned and prepare compelling client proposals, presentations, timelines, and event concepts tailored to client needs.
• Develop detailed event budgets, costings, and commercial proposals, ensuring margin control and showcasing effective negotiation skills with clients and suppliers.
• Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery of events
• Manage on-site event operations, including event setup, delivery, and breakdown.
• Identify risks and resolve issues proactively during event planning and delivery.
• Maintain strong knowledge of the UAE events market, suppliers, and best practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in event management within the UAE.
• Proven experience delivering events within an Agency (DMC, agency, hospitality, or Tourism) or Venue (hotels, convention centres, outdoor venues, or other event environments)
• Fluent in English, Arabic is highly advantageous
• Valid UAE driving licence.
• Proficient in MS Office, including PowerPoint (client presentations) and Excel (costing and budgets).

Preferred / Advantageous

• Pre-opening experience supporting or launching an events venue.
• Established network of local suppliers and industry contacts.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Events, Hospitality, Business or related field.
• Working experience with CRM and Event Software’s

Key Competencies

• Client-focused and commercially minded
• Strong client relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Problem-solving mindset and calm under pressure
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Flexible, adaptable, and solutions-oriented