Sales & Events Executive

Career Nest Academy; Umm Al Quwain; On-site; AED 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Nest Academy in Dubai is seeking a Sales & Events Executive to spearhead corporate, social, and private buyouts for a premier restaurant and bar concept. This revenue-focused role rewards a connector who thrives on closing deals and curating elevated dining experiences.

You will leverage an active UAE network to source opportunities, manage inquiries, present bespoke proposals, and guide contracts through to on-the-day execution, while consistently hitting revenue targets.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of proactive sales and business development in Dubai's upscale hospitality, nightlife, luxury venues, or events.
• Active portfolio of corporate clients, agencies, and high-end hosts in the UAE.
• Proven ability to close contracts independently, not just coordinate operations.
• Polished English communication; Russian/European languages are a plus.
• Based in the UAE with immediate market familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Drive venue revenue by sourcing, pitching, negotiating, and closing corporate dinners and private events.
• Leverage existing UAE rolodex of event agencies, corporate accounts, and private clients.
• Manage end-to-end event sales: inquiries, bespoke proposals, contracts, and day-of relationships.
• Network across Dubai's corporate and nightlife scenes to build new business pipelines.
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly revenue targets.

Skills

Sales & BD

Networking

Closing deals

English fluency

Job description

Position: Sales & Events Executive

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Premium Hospitality / Restaurant & Bar

Remuneration:Strong Base Salary + Competitive Performance Commission

Are you an ambitious, high-energy sales driver with a black book of corporate event planners, luxury brands, and private clientele in Dubai?

We are scouting a commercially astute Sales & Events Executive to spearhead corporate, social, and private buyouts for a vibrant, high-profile restaurant and bar concept in Dubai. This is a revenue-focused hunting role designed for a connector who thrives on closing deals, curating elevated dining experiences, and converting a strong local network into confirmed covers.

What You Will Do

• Drive commercial venue revenue by sourcing, pitching, negotiating, and closing corporate dinners, brand activations, private parties, and venue buyouts.
• Leverage your existing rolodex of event agencies, corporate MNC accounts, concierge desks, and private high-net-worth clients across the UAE.
• Manage end-to-end event sales: inquiry qualification, tailored bespoke 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 agreed monthly and quarterly revenue targets.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: 3 to 5+ years of dedicated, proactive sales and business development experience within Dubai's upscale hospitality, nightlife, luxury venue, or event planning sectors.
• Network & Rolodex: A verified, active portfolio of corporate clients, event management agencies, and private high-end hosts in the UAE.
• Commercial Drive: Proven ability to close contracts independently—not just coordinate operations or manage inbound reservations.
• Communication & Presence: Polished, articulate, and confident interpersonal skills suited to high-net-worth individuals and corporate decision-makers. Fluent English is required (fluency in Russian or European languages is a strong advantage given key market demographics).
• Location: Currently based in the UAE with immediate market familiarity.

Join this fast-paced, high-visibility role within a leading dining and social venue!