Event Sales and Operations Executive

Dubai Sports City

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP924-70

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Reporting to the Events Manager, successful applicant will be required to:
- Act as the lead on all enquiries related to Dubai International Stadium and other sporting venues at DSC and provide clients with quotations, negotiate the terms of an agreement and close sales as directed by the Events Manager;
- Liaise closely with Academies on sales related matters and ensure a coherent and advantageous pricing policy is maintained for all properties;
- Develop and administer sales opportunities across a number of specialised business areas;
- Develop and execute an approved Corporate Sales Strategy, plan and properties for utilisation of DIS for International Tours;
- Develop and maintain event marketing collaterals such as promotional brochures/ newsletter/ presentations/ sales literature consistent with brand image;
- Prepare a rate card for the various facilities usage and services offered by DSC;
- Prepare and manage contracts related to all hires of stadium and of events for review by the Events Manager;
- Work with the Events Manager in the planning and preparation of various aspects of large scale sporting & entertainment events;
- Assist the Events Manager to develop, execute and manage a detailed operational plan for events (e.g. timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets);
- Work with the Events Manager to develop, execute and manage a traffic plan for all vehicles and spectators including but not exclusive to car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, hospitality and press;
- Manage the ticketing of all DSC events;
- Manage the invitation process and coordinate the VVIP & Hospitality suite areas and servicing on event days;
- Plan, manage and execute a comprehensive memorabilia and pictorial record of all DIS events and its appropriate display at DIS;
- Be disposed to work extended hours and week-ends when required ultimately delivering revenue opportunities

He/She will also liaise with Marketing, Commercial and PR with regards to event operations ensuring effective Coordination of all stakeholders and co-ordinate with all external agencies to ensure the that inputs and actions are timely and in accordance with the needs of the event and its event plan.

Requirements

- Degree in a related field;
- Must have minimum of 4 years International and multi-cultural work experience in the event management field;
- Proactive and Positive approach with Leadership skills;
- Strong and proven multi-tasking skills with the ability to perform under pressure;
- Local event supplier market knowledge and good negotiation skills would be an advantage;
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written English; Arabic would be an advantage;
- Excellent computer skills and proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook;
- A valid U.A.E. driving license and own a personal car.

About the Company

Dubai Sports City is spread in 50 million sq km in the heart of Dubai Land, offering world class facilities in sports, commercial and residential real estate. It's been conceptualized as a city within a city, where you can get everything from state-of-the-art sports venues and international sporting events, to top of the line sports academies, providing a platform for youth development, recreational sporting facilities, residential and commercial developments, together with all the related amenities expected in a purpose-built city, including international schools, medical facilities, hotels, community centers and entertainment venues.

The world's first integrated sports city
Centrally located on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, Dubai Sports City is 20 minutes away from the Airport, 10 minutes from the Mall of the Emirates, and 5 minutes drive from the Autodrome 
Formally launched in March 2004 as a cornerstone project of Dubailand
Total project cost - US$4 billion
The first facility to be completed in Dubai Sports City was the 18-hole championship golf course, The Els Club, Ernie Els first golf course design concept in the Middle East, operational since March 2008
The ICC Global Cricket Academy (ICC GCA), based at Dubai Sports City, the focal point of world class cricket development, offering players, coaches, umpires and trainers at all levels the opportunity to develop their education and skills
The Dubai Cricket Stadium opened in April 2009 and has been hosting several international events
An American curriculum school opened in September 2009  Currently having over 300 students
Brand-new, purpose-built nursery, located in Dubai Sports City, is in walking distance of the Victory Heights and Canal Residence West residential community
The community has self sufficient water and irrigation facilities
Over 5,000 residents currently living at DSC 
30,000 new residents expected in the next 5 years with the addition of 1200 new villas and 35 new towers
50,000 residents expected once the community reaches its peak

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