Senior Executive Events Corporate Sales National Hire

About Dubai Holding Entertainment

Dubai Holding Entertainment offers an impressive range of destinations and attractions that enhance the appeal and competitiveness of Dubai as an international tourism and leisure hub, with the added value of the quality of the facilities and the high standards of training, supervision, and security. Ain Dubai, the tallest observation wheel in the world, is the jewel of Bluewaters, offering an extraordinary and one-of-a-kind experience with breathtaking views across Dubai’s skyline. Global Village is one of Dubai’s longest-established tourist attractions, welcoming millions of visitors each season with world-class cultural and family entertainment. Dubai Parks and Resorts™ is the Middle East’s largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination.

Dubai Holding Entertainment’s portfolio also includes Coca-Cola Arena, Roxy Cinemas and The Green Planet, alongside the region’s largest radio network, Arabian Radio Network (ARN), and MPN, a leading multimedia sales house. Together, these businesses create unforgettable experiences that contribute to Dubai’s position as a leading global destination. 

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and commercially minded Senior Executive - Events Corporate Salesto support the successful delivery and growth of our corporate events business. This role plays a key part in coordinating event administration, managing documentation, supporting lead qualification, and ensuring events are delivered efficiently and in line with company standards.In this role, you will:

• Coordinate the preparation and administration of event contracts, event orders, purchase orders, invoices and supporting documentation.
• Ensure all event-related records, supplier documentation, licences, permits and compliance requirements are maintained accurately and kept up to date.
• Support the review, qualification and assessment of new business opportunities and corporate event enquiries.
• Maintain accurate sales pipelines, event trackers and reports to support commercial performance and business planning.
• Monitor event timelines, key milestones and deliverables to help ensure seamless event execution.
• Support event costing, budget administration, revenue tracking and financial reporting activities.
• Identify opportunities to maximise revenue through upselling and cross-selling across venues, attractions and services.
• Conduct market and competitor research, maintaining knowledge of industry trends, exhibitions, conferences and networking opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, agencies, suppliers and external partners.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across Sales, Finance, Procurement, Operations, Legal, Marketing and venue teams to ensure outstanding event delivery.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will be a detail-oriented and proactive professional with experience in event coordination, corporate sales support or a related commercial environment. You will have a strong ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and delivering exceptional customer service.You should bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Events Management, Hospitality, Marketing or a related discipline.
• Between 3 and 5 years of experience within events, hospitality, corporate sales, venue management or a similar field.
• Advanced to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with formulas, pivot tables, reporting and data analysis.
• Strong proficiency across Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience working with CRM platforms and sales systems to manage opportunities, client information and reporting.
• Sound knowledge of event operations, supplier coordination and event documentation processes.
• Strong financial awareness, including exposure to event budgets, costing, purchase orders and invoicing.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with both internal and external partners.
• A proactive mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement approach.

About the Benefits

In the world of entertainment, Dubai Holding Entertainment is dedicated to nurturing the talents and well-being of our team members. Join our dynamic and diverse workforce to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, exciting career development opportunities, and a collaborative and creative work environment. We strongly believe in empowering our workforce, as they play a pivotal role in shaping unforgettable entertainment experiences for tomorrow. 

We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most innovative candidates who aspire to make a significant impact on the future of the entertainment industry in Dubai. At Dubai Holding Entertainment, we embrace equal opportunity and promote a discrimination-free environment where everyone's unique talents and contributions are celebrated. Join us in crafting a thrilling and extraordinary tomorrow in entertainment!

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