Sales Manager (Events)

Role Summary Responsible for achieving the annual sales target and bringing as many events as possible to the Plaza, handling corporate and private events across the group's DMCC venues. Acts as the senior liaison between 7 Management and DMCC, coordinates closely with key stakeholders, cultivates strong relationships with multinational clients, and actively promotes the group's offerings and services. Key Responsibilities • Sales Strategy & Revenue Generation: Develop and execute a sales strategy to achieve the annual sales target and drive event and group booking revenue. Maximise the number of events held at the Plaza by generating and converting leads for corporate and private events, brand activations, and group bookings through proactive outreach. • Proposal & Contract Management: Prepare and manage proposals and contracts, maintaining accurate sales tracking and forecasting throughout the sales cycle. • Client Relationship Management: Build and nurture strong relationships with clients, event agencies, multinational partners, and DMCC. Act as the primary contact during the sales process, including site visits and post-event follow-ups to foster loyalty and repeat business. • Event Coordination Support: Oversee the handling of corporate and private events from booking to delivery. Act as a liaison between clients, DMCC, and the General Manager by sharing requirements, event briefs, approvals, and logistics. Attend select events to ensure client satisfaction and provide on-ground support. • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Brand Promotion: Work closely with Marketing, Culinary, and Operations teams, and with DMCC where required, to align event offerings with brand positioning. Support content creation and actively promote venues via partnerships, influencer engagement, and community initiatives, staying informed on market trends and competitor activity. • Proven experience in F&B hospitality is required, preferably in Dubai. • Specific expertise in managing large-scale events featuring active entertainment components. • Demonstrated ability to attract high-end clients through an existing database and strong network of contacts. • Strong negotiation skills, with experience managing proposals and contracts end to end.