Senior Event Sales Manager.

Senior Event Sales Manager (Gaming) - Dubai

8 Month Contract - Own Visa Required

Salary Negotiable

This organisation is an award-winning event management company with an impressive portfolio of clients and a track record of developing and delivering the UAE's most iconic and prestigious events.

The need has arisen for a seasoned Sales Professional from an Events background as well as a passion for Gaming to join the team on an 8-month contract.

You will own the commercial revenue line for a huge Expo taking place in 2027 by leveraging your own network of clients as well as being comfortable and credible in pitching for new business.

Responsibilities

• Identify & build the market map and pipeline, open doors, pitch and negotiate, close and contract deals.
• Pipeline generation and market mapping
• Build and maintain a target list across gaming, technology, telecoms, FMCG, F&B, automotive, banking, retail, education and entertainment; map brand- and agency-level decision-makers.
• Self-generate opportunities through direct outreach, industry events, agency relationships, existing networks, referrals and cold approach.
• Develop tailored proposals that connect brand objectives.
• Own the sales cycle through LOIs, contracts and purchase orders, working with finance on invoicing and collection.
• Prepare a complete handover pack for every closed partner, covering signed terms and deliverables.

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of sales experience (with at least 5 yrs in the UAE)
• Proven commercial track record. Demonstrable success in sponsorship, partnership, media, exhibition or event sales, with specific deals you can discuss and experience owning the full cycle
• Self-starter. Evidence that you have built a pipeline from scratch, set your own priorities and delivered without day-to-day supervision.
• GCC network. Established brand and agency relationships that can be activated from week one.
• Gaming-sector knowledge. A practical understanding of publishers, platforms and the wider gaming, esports and entertainment ecosystem, including what brands want from the space.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong proposal-writing skills.

This is an exciting opportunity for a sales professional with a passion for Gaming to join a close-knit business and a fun team.

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