Senior Business Development Manager - Events & Catering (UAE)

Confidential Jobs

Dubai

On-site

AED 152,000 - 182,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Confidential Jobs in Dubai, UAE, is seeking a Business Development Manager for Catering & Events. The role focuses on generating new business, developing government and corporate relationships, and closing event and service contracts with strong networking in the UAE.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of UAE B2B sales, mandatory events experience, and a track record in new-client acquisition and revenue generation.

Qualifications

5+ years of UAE B2B sales experience within events or catering sectors.
Experience with corporate and government clients is highly valued.
Strong events network and ability to generate new business.

Responsibilities

Identify and secure new business opportunities across corporate events, catering, hospitality and support services.
Generate leads through networking, referrals, client meetings, events and market research.
Build relationships with corporate clients, government entities, event agencies, hotels and institutions.
Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to proposal, costing, negotiation and contract closure.
Prepare quotations, commercial proposals, RFPs and tender submissions.
Develop event and catering solutions based on client requirements.
Collaborate with operations to ensure smooth mobilisation and service delivery.
Drive repeat business, account expansion and cross-selling opportunities.