Senior Sales Manager

Business Development

UAE-Dubai Permanent Negotiable

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Commission

Industry: Events & Exhibitions

Overview:

A senior opportunity to join one of the Middle East’s leading events organisations, driving commercial growth across a high-profile portfolio of exhibitions. As Senior Sales Manager, you will be responsible for implementing sales strategies, managing key accounts, and leading teams to deliver ambitious revenue targets. This is a chance to step into a leadership role within an internationally recognised organisation and play a key part in shaping the commercial success of flagship events.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive sponsorship and exhibition sales across major regional and international events.
  • Lead sales campaigns to meet and exceed strategic and financial targets.
  • Manage and grow relationships with clients, agents, and government trade bodies to secure exhibitors.
  • Develop and implement key account management strategies to maximise retention and acquisition.
  • Monitor competitor activity, market developments, and introduce new sales innovations.
  • Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to ensure exhibitions are delivered to the highest standard.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and performance monitoring to sales teams.
  • Oversee budget management, forecasting, and sales reporting.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, or a related field.
  • Minimum 7-8 years’ sales experience within the exhibitions industry.
  • Proven track record of securing and growing sponsorship and exhibition revenue.
  • Strong leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage teams and develop sales strategies.
  • Commercially strategic, results-focused, and adaptable.
  • Willingness to travel for industry events and client meetings.

Next Steps:

If you are a commercially driven leader with a strong background in exhibitions sales and the ambition to contribute to the growth of major international events, apply today with your CV. Only successful applicants will be contacted due to the high demand for this position.

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Information

Job Reference: JO-2509-356393
Salary: Negotiable
Salary per: annum
Job Duration:
Job Start Date: 15/12/2025
Job Industries: Business Development
Job Locations: UAE-Dubai
Job Types: Permanent

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