Sales Manager Events

Job description / Role

Our client — one of the leading exhibitions agencies in the UAE — is looking for a Senior Sales Manager to lead and drive the sales team in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

About the Role:

This is a senior-level opportunity for a commercially driven and well-connected professional with a proven track record in exhibition stand sales. The ideal candidate will have a strong network with event organisers in the UAE and the ability to drive business development across key industry sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the sales team to achieve revenue and growth targets.
- Identify and close new business opportunities with exhibition organisers and direct clients.
- Maintain and expand relationships with key stakeholders in the exhibitions and events space.
- Build a high-performance, client-focused sales culture.
- Work closely with design and production teams to ensure creative and commercial alignment.

- Proven experience in sales leadership within the exhibition stand design and build industry in the UAE.
- A strong footprint in the local market with direct links to event organisers and exhibition stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Ability to strategise, forecast, and execute effectively.
- Must be currently based in the UAE with a valid driving license.

What's on Offer:

- Leadership role within a reputable, well-established agency.
- Competitive salary + performance-based incentives.
- Strong team, creative culture, and high-profile projects across the region.

Salary:
AED 20,000 to 25,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

About the Company

Inspire Selection is an award winning recruitment agency, headquartered in Dubai which recruits across the Middle East region. We employ highly knowledgeable, professional consultants who are experts in connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Our reputation has been built upon our honesty, integrity and our ability to source candidates of the highest calibre right across our specialist sectors. As a result, we are recruitment partners to a wide spectrum of organisations - from leading blue chip companies to smaller, local businesses. Sectors we cover include HR, Administration, Finance & Accounting, Legal, Sales & Marketing including Digital Marketing, IT, Oil/Gas/Energy, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Higher Education.