Assistant Sales Manager UAEN Talent Pool

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Sales Strategy & Business Development

• Lead regional and international sales efforts, including re-booking clients from the existing database and acquiring new clients and partners.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to meet revenue targets.
• Identify potential sponsorship opportunities and craft tailored proposals.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
  
  

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, sponsors, and partners, ensuring seamless communication and resolution of inquiries.
• Ensure timely delivery of contractual obligations, including booth setup, branding, activations, and sponsorship deliverables.
• Provide high-level customer service to enhance client retention and satisfaction.
  
  

• Drive sponsorship sales by engaging with corporate clients and trade partners.
• Customize sponsorship packages that align with client needs and event objectives.
• Manage the end-to-end sponsorship acquisition process, from prospecting to contract execution.
  
  

• Conduct ongoing market research to identify new trends, competitors, and industry benchmarks.
• Work with international government entities and trade commissions to establish partnerships and collaborations.
• Evaluate and propose new initiatives to enhance event offerings.
  
  

• Oversee contract execution, financial tracking, and ensure payments are collected on time.
• Work with finance and legal teams to ensure compliance with contractual terms.
  
  

• Support cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information.
  
  

• Bachelor’s Degree in business management or commerce field (Experience in relevant field can be also considered).
  
  

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in sales capacity, business development, and/or event operations, preferably in exhibitions or conferences.
  
  

• Strong negotiation skills, sales acumen, strategic planning, and client relationship management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask effectively, and manage high-profile clients
• Fluent in English, Arabic preferred.