Sales Executive, Trade Shows/Events

RX Global; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Personal and professional development

Competitive Salary & Commission

Job summary

RX Global in Dubai is seeking an Account Manager for the Middle East to drive partnerships, secure sponsors and exhibitors, and expand the JWS event’s presence in the jewelry, watch and retail industry.

The role focuses on building key relationships, developing business strategies, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure successful delivery in the GCC market. Fluency in English and Arabic is required, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or partnerships within events industries.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the GCC market and regional business practices.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure sponsorships, exhibitors, and strategic partners.
• Develop and execute business development strategies to grow event participation.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in jewelry, watch, apparel, and related sectors.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and partnership deals.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to ensure successful event delivery.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform outreach efforts.
• Represent "International Jewelry and Watch shows" at industry events and networking opportunities.

Skills

Business development

Negotiation

Relationship building

English & Arabic communication

Job description

As Account Manager for Rx middle east, the role focuses on securing strategic partnerships, attracting sponsors and exhibitors, and expanding the JWS event’s presence in the jewelry, watch and retail industry. The BDM will drive commercial growth, build key relationships, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful execution in the GCC market.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure sponsorships, exhibitors, and strategic partners.
• Develop and execute business development strategies to grow event participation.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in various retail industry like Jeweler, watch, Apparel etc.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and partnership deals.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to ensure successful event delivery.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform outreach efforts.
• Represent "International Jewelry and Watch shows" at industry events and networking opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or partnerships within events industries.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships.
• Knowledge of the GCC market and regional business practices.
• Must be fluent in English and Arabic.
• Results-driven with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple stakeholders.

Working for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation and offer our teams a hybrid work environment

• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Competitive Salary & Commission Structure

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 42 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com.

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We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.