Business Development Manager – Conferences

Overview

Blue Ocean Corporation, the leading Superbrands and Great Place To Work organization, is expanding rapidly in the Middle East, India and Paris.

With a mission to employ 500 employees by the end of 2025, we are currently looking for an experienced Business Development Manager – Conferences with a solid background in driving organizational growth by creating new opportunities through conferences and events.

Position: Business Development Manager – Conferences (English/Arabic/French)

Location: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, India & Paris

Responsibilities:

  • Identify and qualify leads, leading to sales opportunities.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners.
  • Generate business from existing and new clients.
  • Design creative proposal production from tender to pitch.
  • Collaborate with Conferences manager to add innovative approaches to event management services.
  • Visit various types of trade events and exhibitions, network and create more sales opportunities.
  • Contribute new ideas to marketing team to increase brand awareness.

Requirements:

  • 3-5 years experience in sales consulting or business development from events/conferences.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business.
  • Financial management of budgets, sales forecasts and revenue.
  • Excellent communication skills and problem-solving mindset.
  • Must be able to work under tight deadlines.
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