UMI GROUP
Business Development Manager – Exhibitions & Events
Dubai, UAEPosted yesterday
- Salary
- AED 25k–50k a month· Michael Page
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Mid level
- Field
- Sales & Business Development
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Job Description 🔹 Research the market to spot new clients, industry trends, and competitor moves, then turn those insights into growth strategies. 🔹 Build a strong pipeline through networking, cold outreach, industry events, and online platforms 🔹 Develop lasting relationships with new and existing clients and understand what they need 🔹 Create and present tailored proposals that fit each client’s project goals and budget 🔹 Lead negotiations and close profitable deals, then ensure a smooth handover to the project team 🔹 Work with the design, estimation, and project management teams to deliver creative solutions 🔹 Track activities, report to senior management, and forecast sales targets 🔹 Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and industry events • Requirements: ✔️ Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, engineering, or a related field (MBA is a plus) ✔️ Proven business development experience in the exhibitions/ Events industry ✔️ Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills ✔️ A results-driven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets ✔️ Strategic mindset with the ability to turn opportunities into action plans ✔️ Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools ✔️ Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, engineering, or a related field (MBA is a plus); Proven business development experience in the exhibitions/ Events industry; Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills; A results-driven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets; Strategic mindset with the ability to turn opportunities into action plans; Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools; Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel
Responsibilities
Research the market to spot new clients, industry trends, and competitor moves, then turn those insights into growth strategies. Build a strong pipeline through networking, cold outreach, industry events, and online platforms. Develop lasting relationships with new and existing clients and understand what they need. Create and present tailored proposals that fit each client’s project goals and budget. Lead negotiations and close profitable deals, then ensure a smooth handover to the project team. Work with the design, estimation, and project management teams to deliver creative solutions. Track activities, report to senior management, and forecast sales targets. Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and industry events
Skills
- MS Office
- CRM tools
- Negotiation
- Presentation
- Sales pipeline management
- Client relationship management
- Proposal development
- Market research
- Strategic planning
- Networking
- Public speaking
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