Strategic Assistant Director of Conference & Events

InterContinental Hotels Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 348,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international hotel chain is seeking an Assistant Director of Sales for Conference & Events at their Dubai location. The role involves developing and executing event strategies, managing client relationships, overseeing logistics, and leading a team. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years in a relevant field, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Room discounts

Comprehensive training programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in sales or a similar capacity.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop beneficial relationships with partners.
• High level of passion in Sales & Marketing, especially in F&B.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement event strategies with goals, objectives, and budgets.
• Manage and track event budgets, expenses, and financial accountability.
• Oversee logistics of events including venue selection and catering.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Manage on-site operations during events.

Skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hotel management, events, marketing, or related field

Job description

A leading international hotel chain is seeking an Assistant Director of Sales for Conference & Events at their Dubai location. The role involves developing and executing event strategies, managing client relationships, overseeing logistics, and leading a team. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years in a relevant field, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.