Why IDC?
IDC is the most respected global technology market research firm. We are changing the way the world thinks about the impact of technology on business and society. Our people, data, and analytics create global technology insights that accelerate customer success. IDC has been recognized for five consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) by the IIAR as the Analyst Firm of the Year which is one of the highest accolades for the technology market research industry. Our collaborative, innovative and entrepreneurial culture is the perfect place for you to discover your future.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a motivated and well-spoken Event Sponsorship Specialist to join our events sales team. In this role you will be responsible for developing new leads, communicating with customers, understanding their needs, and ensuring a smooth sales process of IDC events across the MEA region. You should be able to close sales and meet targets by building strong relationships with clients.
To be successful in this role you should have a strong desire to hunt for new business and be able to build rapport with potential clients in order to turn prospects into customers.
This is a hybrid role, requiring time on site at our Dubai office.
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IDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, handicap, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, ancestry, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or other categories protected by law.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.