Technical Pre-Sales Manager – Live Events & AV Production | Matrix Audio Visual & Entertainment

Events Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AV production company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Technical Pre-Sales Manager to enhance its Enquiry Response Team. This crucial role is responsible for creating accurate Bills of Quantity (BOQs) for various events, including conferences and product launches. The ideal candidate should have 5-6 years of experience in live events/AV production, especially in UAE, and possess strong logistical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret technical layouts. This position demands effective coordination and real-world execution planning to ensure operational success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–6 years of experience in live events/AV production, preferably in the UAE.
• Strong understanding of power distribution and generator sizing.
• Ability to interpret CAD drawings and technical layouts.

Responsibilities

• Study client briefs, floor plans, and venue layouts.
• Prepare detailed and accurate BOQs for events.
• Conduct venue assessments and technical feasibility checks.
• Evaluate power requirements and rigging limitations.

Skills

Live events / AV production experience

Power distribution knowledge

Rigging limitations understanding

Attention to detail

Coordination and communication skills

Job description

Location: Dubai investment Park 1, UAE
Company: Matrix Audio Visual & Entertainment. ( www.matrixave.com )
Matrix Audio Visual & Entertainment is a 26year young company looking for an experienced Technical Pre-Sales Manager to strengthen our Enquiry Response Team.
This is a critical role responsible for translating client briefs into accurate, technically sound Bills of Quantity (BOQ) for conferences, product launches, gala dinners, corporate events, and large-scale activations across the UAE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Study client briefs, floor plans, and venue layouts.
• Prepare detailed and accurate BOQs for staging, sound, lighting, LED screens, trussing, power distribution, and special effects.
• Conduct venue assessments and technical feasibility checks.
• Evaluate power requirements (kVA load calculations), rigging limitations, and access constraints.
• Plan setup, show flow, and breakdown timelines.
• Assess manpower requirements (technical crew, riggers, operators, loaders).
• Factor transportation logistics and site access into costing.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Sales Team, and Operations.
• Ensure proposals are technically correct, commercially viable, and operationally executable.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5–6 years of experience in live events / AV production (UAE experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of:
  • Power distribution and generator sizing
  • Venue rigging limitations and load capacities
  • Setup and dismantling timelines
  • Labor planning and crew allocation
  • Transportation and logistics for events
• Experience working in major UAE venues, hotels, ballrooms, exhibition halls, and outdoor venues.
• Ability to interpret CAD drawings and technical layouts.
• Strong attention to detail and cost awareness.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.

What We’re Looking For:

This is not a pure sales role.
We need someone who understands real-world execution, can foresee operational challenges before they happen, and ensures our proposals are accurate from day one.
The ideal candidate thinks technically, plans practically, and protects margins.