Sales & Events Manager

Sunset Hospitality Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunset Hospitality Group in Dubai seeks a results-driven Events Sales Leader to drive annual revenue through strategic sales and exceptional event delivery.

You will manage inquiries from first contact to execution, collaborate with the GM and departments, and conduct post-event evaluations to improve future planning. The role emphasizes strong client relations, cross-selling, budgeting, and industry networking.

Qualifications

• Degree in Event Management or Hospitality from a reputable university.
• Fluent in English.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent management skills.
• Strong planning and budgetary skills.
• Confident and dynamic personality.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Creative.
• Good business awareness including external markets and competitor positions.
• Good knowledge of policies and procedures, their development and applications.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Highly cooperative team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a robust sales strategy to achieve annual revenue targets and KPIs
• Manage all event inquiries from initial contact to execution ensuring client requirements are met and events run smoothly
• Collaborate with the General Manager and other departments to ensure seamless event delivery
• Conduct post-event evaluations gathering client feedback to enhance future planning
• Generate corporate and private event business to grow brand hospitality
• Work with Marketing to identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities
• Identify and implement new business opportunities to increase profitability
• Maintain accurate sales databases inquiries and client records
• Administer client contracts and paperwork
• Build and maintain relationships with external vendors and suppliers negotiating contracts where needed
• Actively participate in industry events and networking to promote the brand and stay updated on trends
• Ensure compliance with company policies procedures and legal regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager to support the success of the events department

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Management skills

Budget planning

Project management

Creativity

Business awareness

Policies knowledge

Relationship building

Team spirit

Education

Degree in Event Management or Hospitality

Job description

• Develop and execute a robust sales strategy to achieve annual revenue targets and KPIs
• Manage all event inquiries from initial contact to execution ensuring client requirements are met and events run smoothly
• Collaborate with the General Manager and other departments to ensure seamless event delivery
• Conduct post-event evaluations gathering client feedback to enhance future planning
• Generate corporate and private event business to grow brand hospitality
• Work with Marketing to identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities
• Identify and implement new business opportunities to increase profitability
• Maintain accurate sales databases inquiries and client records
• Administer client contracts and paperwork
• Build and maintain relationships with external vendors and suppliers negotiating contracts where needed
• Actively participate in industry events and networking to promote the brand and stay updated on trends
• Ensure compliance with company policies procedures and legal regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager to support the success of the events department

• Degree in Event Management or Hospitality from a reputable university.
• Fluent in English.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent management skills.
• Strong planning and budgetary skills.
• Confident and dynamic personality.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Creative.
• Good business awareness including external markets and competitor positions.
• Good knowledge of policies and procedures, their development and applications.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Highly cooperative team spirit.