Business Development Manager- Exhibitions - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - INDEX Design
Description
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES/KEY DUTIES
- Oversee project operations and implementation offsite (at the workshop) or onsite (at the event venue).
- Achieve sales targets as defined by INDEX Design
- Act as primary pointofcontact for client
- Proactively seek new ways to build and increase the services offered to existing client and increase the income generated
- Source and develop new business opportunities, through one's own initiative and with the support and direction of the Manager.
- Follow up, support and action any potential new business clients as directed by the Manager
- Cold call prospective new business customers on a regular basis
- Retain portfolio of clients
- Manage sales opportunities in a structured and documented fashion
- Monitor client budget and billing and collection for accuracy and timeliness
- Develop timetables set deadlines for client project, communicate these to INDEX Design's various teams and subcontractors
- Effectively interact with other departments including the design team ensuring they are briefed fully and correctly in all aspects concerning the client requirements
- Respond to requests from the client in an efficient and timely manner
- Manage the sales process from initial opportunity through to the securing of the client purchase order, up to ensuring successful delivery, and after event service
- Coordinate with other INDEX Design personnel, departments and subcontractors to ensure the timely delivery, quality and cost control of deliverable s
- Prepare and present periodic progress reports to the Manager
Skills required:
- Absolute understanding of the sales process
- Strong understanding of the product namely stands for exhibitions or promotions and paraphernalia
- Strong project management skills
- Demonstrate commitment to teamwork and account results
- Strong motivation and a positive approach to researching and analyzing new business opportunities
- Strong, day to day, client management skills and ability to keep promises
- Passionate customer focused attitude
- Strong listening and questioning skills
- Excellent negotiation and rapport building skills
- Must be a native arabic speaker
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
Application Question(s):
- What is your monthly salary expectation in AED?
- Are you available to join immediately?
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Exhibition stand sales: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
- Arabic (preferred)
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