Commercial Associate

Job description / Role

Client a leading events company in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Commercial Associate. This role will work closely with the commercial team and coordinate requirements for sponsorships. They will work closely with the Sponsorship Account Manager and be responsible for building relationships with a number of key partners and their agencies.

Main responsibilities will include:
- Supporting and assisting on all sponsorship activity including identification, commercial terms, contracting, contract management and on site activation.
- Reporting and receiving input from other departments on the operational and financial consequences of proposed sponsorship proposals i.e. tickets, location of sponsorship, activation requirements, etc. In addition be responsible for engaging with and administering of all sponsor activities, to ensure that sponsors have executed all obligations as per contract.
- Assisting the F&B Manager and Hospitality Manager during busy event periods.

Requirements

- Ability to manage multiple tasks, organize priorities and meet deadlines.
- The ability to work their own initiative, effectively both as an individual and as part of a team.
- Excited by challenges and is motivated to find solutions to ills.
- Experience in major event planning/staging.
- Working in a matrix environment requires a strong communicator with excellent influencing, negotiation and relationship building skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills (including the ability to draft understandable, clear and consistent documents on topics within the areas of responsibility).
- Excellent Knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Strong administrative skills and background.
- Ability to operate in a dynamic working environment, handling multiple tasks.
- Business relationship building skills.
- Ability to multi-task and to work under pressure, whilst maintaining attention to details and keep to deadlines.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy and distracting environment.
- Strong creative input to support and maximize sponsorship activations at events.

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.