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321 Interiors & maintenance

Company: 321 Interiors Location: United Arab Emirates Job Type: Full-timeAbout 321 Interiors321 Interiors is a fast-growing interior design and fit-out company delivering premium residential, commercial, and renovation solutions across the UAE. We are passionate about creating inspiring spaces while providing exceptional quality and customer service.We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Senior Business Development Associate to drive business growth, build lasting client relationships, and expand our presence in the interior design and fit-out industry.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Identify and develop new business opportunities through networking, referrals, cold outreach, and strategic partnerships.</li><li>Generate qualified leads and convert them into long-term clients.</li><li>Meet with clients to understand their interior design, fit-out, and renovation requirements.</li><li>Present and promote 321 Interiors' services with confidence and professionalism.</li><li>Prepare proposals, quotations, and project presentations in collaboration with the design team.</li><li>Negotiate contracts and successfully close deals.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, consultants, contractors, property developers, and corporate clients.</li><li>Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets while contributing to the company's growth strategy.</li><li>Coordinate with design and project teams to ensure a seamless transition from sales to project execution.</li><li>Stay informed about market trends, competitors, and industry developments.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Minimum 3 years of experience in business development or sales, preferably in interior design, fit-out, construction, furniture, or real estate.</li><li>Proven track record of achieving sales targets and generating new business.</li><li>Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.</li><li>Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.</li><li>Highly motivated, proactive, and results-oriented.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software.</li><li>UAE driving license is preferred.</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Attractive commission and performance-based incentives</li><li>Career growth and leadership opportunities</li><li>Professional, collaborative, and creative work environment</li><li>Opportunity to work on premium residential and commercial projects</li></ul>Why Join 321 Interiors?At 321 Interiors, you'll be part of a passionate team that transforms ideas into exceptional spaces. We value innovation, professionalism, and customer satisfaction, and we're looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellence.Apply TodayEmail: info@321interiors.comSubject: Senior Business Development Associate ApplicationPay: AED4,000.00 - AED10,000.00 per monthExperience:<ul><li>Direct sales: 2 years (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Senior Business Development Executive - Sales Role

Diligent

<div>Position Overview:

The Solutions Sales Director will be seen as a technical expert with a strong knowledge of Diligent's products. This position will play an instrumental role in driving revenue growth for Diligent for existing and new accounts and is responsible for understanding customer needs, tailoring solutions, and influencing the customers decision to commit by addressing specific and complex challenges.
This individual contributor position is responsible for inbound and outbound sales, initial prospect/customer meetings, pipeline management and accurate forecasting through to deal completion. As a trusted advisor, the Solutions Sales Director plays a highly collaborative role providing technical expertise during co-selling opportunities with the Accounts team. Providing coaching, technical expertise and development to Sales colleagues is a key element of this position to enable team members to develop a deeper understanding of Diligent's products.

Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Demonstrates a strong level of technical knowledge in Diligent's products and solutions.</li>
<li>Uses sound judgment, technical expertise and analytical thinking to propose different solutions to address more complex customer issues.
</li><li>Adopts a 'solutions' selling approach, understanding customer needs, and developing solutions through the lens of the Diligent One Platform.
</li><li>Ensure high levels of prospect satisfaction through proactive outreach with relevant insights and regular follow-ups to drive new opportunities.
</li><li>Collaborate with the Sales team to create strategic account plans including proposals, presentations, and other sales materials that highlight the product solutions' technical capabilities and advantages to address customer needs.
</li><li>Coach and support the development of the Sales team internally by enhancing their technical knowledge, understanding of business value and developing their professional skills through curated learning forums.
</li><li>Effectively utilize sales tools to prospect new leads, schedule initial meetings, increase win rates and generate bookings.</li>
<li>Accurately maintain CRM records, forecast and report out on projected bookings, deals closed etc. on a regular basis.</li>
<li>Utilizes external insights of the competitor landscape, including customers' business strategy and the direction of the industry to inform the creation of strategic account plans.
</li></ul>Required Experience/Skills:
<ul>
<li>Extensive track record of success in account management and achieving revenue targets within the ethics &amp; compliance technology industry. (Preference for experience in Third-Party Risk Management)</li>
<li>Proven ability to navigate complex sales cycles and manage large, complex deal negotiations with strategic clients.</li>
<li>Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders at different levels of the organisation.</li>
<li>Continuous learning, including a desire to develop knowledge and expertise in internal products, external industry trends and the customer landscape.
</li><li>Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills.
</li><li>A high level of curiosity and empathy with the ability to understand a potential customer's context, issues and pain points through effective questioning and listening.</li>
<li>Self-motivated, results-driven, and ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.</li>
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About Us

Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners, the C-Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions, faster.
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At Diligent, we're building the future with people who think boldly and move fast. Whether you're designing systems that leverage large language models or part of a team reimaging workflows with AI, you'll help us unlock entirely new ways of working and thinking. Curiosity is in our DNA, we look for individuals willing to ask the big questions and experiment fearlessly - those who embrace change not as a challenge, but as an opportunity. The future belongs to those who keep learning, and we are building it together. At Diligent, you're not just building the future - you're an agent of positive change, joining a global community on a mission to make an impact.</div>

Learn more at diligent.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook 


What Diligent Offers You
<ul>
<li>Creativity is ingrained in our culture. We are innovative collaborators by nature. We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients</li>
<li>We care about our people. Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting free days, generous time off policy and wellness programs to name a few</li>
<li>We have teams all over the world. We may be headquartered in New York City, but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Sydney.</li>
<li>Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue, and foster understanding.</li>
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Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability &ndash; to lead with purpose. Our employees are passionate, smart, and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place.

Headquartered in New York, Diligent has offices in Washington D.C., London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, Singapore and Sydney. To foster strong collaboration and connection, this role will follow a hybrid work model. If you are within a commuting distance to one of our Diligent office locations, you will be expected to work onsite at least 50% of the time. We believe that in-person engagement helps drive innovation, teamwork, and a strong sense of community. 


Diligent is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Diligent's EEO Policy and US EEOC's Know Your Rights. We are a drug free workplace.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at recruitment@diligent.com.
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To support a fair and consistent hiring process, we use AI and digital automated tools to assist our recruitment team in organizing candidate data, surfacing relevant applications, coordinating interview scheduling and summarizing interview notes. All final screening, evaluation, and hiring decisions are made by humans on our team. To learn more about how we collect, protect, and process your information, please review our Candidate Privacy Policy.</div>
<div>At Diligent, we recognize the value of a diverse global workforce. Visa sponsorship may be available for select positions based on business needs and specific role requirements. Sponsorship decisions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and eligibility should not be assumed for all opportunities.</div>
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<div>Recruitment agencies: Diligent does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Diligent employees or any other organization location. Diligent is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes</div></div></div>

Solution Sales Director - Risk & Audit

Papaya Global

<div>Papaya Global is a rapidly growing, award-winning B2B tech unicorn with an ambitious mission to revolutionize the payroll &amp; payments industry. With over $400M raised from multiple tier-one investors, our innovative technology provides a comprehensive solution for managing global workforces, encompassing everything from hiring and onboarding to managing and paying employees in over 160 countries.
We&rsquo;re looking for a highly experienced and driven Director of Sales to join our Sales team. In this role, you will lead and develop a team of sales professionals while remaining hands-on in driving strategic deals and expanding Papaya&rsquo;s presence with Enterprise and mid-sized international companies.
You will play a key role in scaling our sales activities while selling Papaya's cutting-edge platform that simplifies global payroll, payments, and workforce management.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Leadership &amp; Team Management<ul><li>
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Account Executives, supporting them throughout the full sales cycle.</li><li>
Drive team performance and ensure the achievement of revenue targets and sales goals.</li><li>
Provide coaching, deal support, and strategic guidance to the team.</li></ul>
Strategic Business Development<ul><li>
Identify and develop new business opportunities with mid-market and enterprise global organizations.</li><li>
Build relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers within target accounts.</li><li>
Play a key role in strategic and complex deals.</li></ul>
Hands-On Sales Execution<ul><li>
Remain actively involved in the sales process, supporting and closing high-value opportunities.</li><li>
Deliver compelling, tailored demos and presentations to senior stakeholders.</li><li>
Manage strategic deals from early engagement through closing.</li></ul>
Consultative Selling<ul><li>
Develop a deep understanding of client challenges related to global payroll, compliance, and international workforce management.</li><li>
Position Papaya&rsquo;s platform as a strategic solution that delivers measurable value and ROI.</li></ul>
Cross-Functional Collaboration<ul><li>
Work closely with Product, Marketing, and Operations teams to align client needs with platform capabilities.</li><li>
Provide feedback from the field to support product and go-to-market improvements.</li><li>
Leverage AI-driven tools and sales intelligence capabilities to improve pipeline management, deal prioritization, forecasting accuracy, and customer targeting strategies.</li><li>
Use AI-assisted insights to enhance deal execution, including preparation for executive-level conversations, objection handling, and competitive positioning in complex enterprise sales cycles.</li></ul> 
Requirements:
 
<ul><li>8+ years of experience in B2B SaaS sales with a strong track record of closing complex deals.</li><li>
Previous experience in a sales leadership role (Team Lead / Manager / Director).</li><li>
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AEs, driving adoption of AI-enabled sales workflows and best practices throughout the sales cycle.</li><li>
Strong experience managing full sales cycles with enterprise or mid-market organizations.</li><li>
Background or familiarity with global payroll, HR tech, or fintech platforms.</li><li>
Hands-on leader who is comfortable both managing a team and driving deals directly.</li><li>
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.</li><li>
Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to operate in a fast-paced, global environment.</li><li>
Collaborative, team-oriented approach.</li></ul></div>

Director of Sales, MEA

Four Seasons

<div></div><div><div><div><div>Job ID: REQ10388343</div></div><div><div>
Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach</div></div><div><div>
Location: Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates</div></div><div><div>
widget: Full time</div></div></div></div><div></div>
 <div>About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
 
 
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
The Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach with its unparalleled location, fresh approach to luxury and legendary personalized service, has exceeded the high expectations in the ultra- competitive Dubai market. At Four Seasons we believe that our most important asset is our team of employees. The Four Seasons has a tremendous commitment to the development and training of all employees. We ensure that the best packages and finest management structure are in place to guarantee a stable environment in which development is second nature for our employees. Successful Four Seasons candidates will be offered once- in-a- lifetime opportunity rich in personal and professional growth. Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach includes five outlets options - from the beachfront Sea Fu restaurant to the rooftop Mercury Lounge, and it includes 237 Dubai luxury hotel rooms &ndash; including 49 suites &ndash; subtle Arabic design motifs blend with cool, contemporary style, featuring soft backgrounds of blue or green. Dubai is the second largest of the seven Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is located on the southern shore of the Arabian Gulf. Has a Sub- tropical, arid climate.
About the role
The Senior Director of Revenue Management leads the overall revenue strategy for the two properties - Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach and Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre.
As a key member of the Hotels Leadership Team, this role is responsible for maximizing revenue across all segments and distribution channels while ensuring alignment between Revenue Management, Sales, Marketing, Reservations, and Operations.
We are looking for a commercially minded strategist who understands the luxury traveller, market dynamics, guest booking behaviour and distribution landscape; brings strong pricing, segmentation, forecasting and total revenue management capability; and can influence senior stakeholders through trusted relationships, clear communication and compelling data-led recommendations, while maintaining the highest standards of excellence in line with Four Seasons values and The Golden Rule.
Our ideal Senior Director of Revenue Management candidate will have:<ul><li>
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to align diverse stakeholders across Commercial, Finance, Operations, Sales, Marketing and Reservations around a clear revenue strategy and shared business priorities.</li><li>
Previous Director of Revenue Management experience within a luxury hotel environment, ideally with responsibility for a cluster or two or more properties, and a strong track record of translating business analytics into clear commercial strategy and measurable revenue performance and leading the team.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What you will do</h2><ul><li>
Develop, communicate and implement revenue strategies designed to maximize profit through optimization of pricing, market segmentation, channel segmentation and room type performance for two properties.</li><li>
Integrate guest behavior insights, including personas, booking behaviors and preferences, into commercial revenue strategies to optimize both guest experience and revenue performance.</li><li>
Monitor channel acquisition costs, contribution margins, and profitability metrics to inform pricing, distribution, and promotions for two properties.</li><li>
Own inventory, pricing, rate parity, and positioning in all distribution channels, including Branded Web, 3rd Party Sites, Worldwide Reservation Office (WRO), and Global Distribution System (GDS) for two properties.</li><li>
Monitor and analyze performance of key metrics to uncover actionable data insights.</li><li>
Lead and facilitate Revenue Strategy Meetings, presenting key data insights with strategic and tactical recommendations.</li><li>
Lead annual budget planning processes and contribute to property commercial plan.</li><li>
Lead weekly forecast meetings, incorporating macroeconomic data to assess demand risk and ensuring alignment with market conditions, events and trends.</li><li>
Contribute guidance and recommendations to hotel digital marketing and communications teams, agencies, and vendors on campaigns.</li><li>
Collaborate with Sales team to set goals aligned with property strategy, provide strategic direction for Group Sales strategy and guidance for Corporate Negotiated RFPs.</li><li>
Enable cross-functional alignment to Commercial Strategy among Finance and Operations including upsell/premium room sales strategy.</li><li>
Provide guidance and support for Total Revenue Optimization across Rooms, F&amp;B, SPA, M&amp;E and Ancillary revenue streams.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What you bring</h2><ul><li>
University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Hotel Management, Marketing or a related field.</li><li>
Director of Revenue Management experience in a luxury hotel, resort or cluster environment, with proven ability to balance the priorities and performance expectations of multiple properties.</li><li>
Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of driving revenue growth, profit optimization, market share performance and successful budget delivery.</li><li>
Advanced analytical capability, with the ability to interpret market trends, macroeconomic indicators, channel performance, contribution margins and guest behavior insights into actionable strategy.</li><li>
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to tell a clear story with data and influence senior stakeholders across Commercial, Finance, Operations, Sales, Marketing and Reservations.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to lead the Revenue function while managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to identify, coach and develop talent with aptitude and interest in a Revenue Management career.</li><li>
Strong understanding of luxury hospitality, brand standards and guest expectations, with the ability to integrate brand strategy with local market initiatives. Ability to be a culture carrier, ensuring a strong Revenue Management culture is maintained throughout the organization.</li><li>
Proficiency in English language, additional language is a plus.</li><li>
Expert knowledge of revenue management systems, PMS, benchmarking and business intelligence tools; experience with IDeaS G3 RMS, IDeaS RevPlan, Opera PMS, STR, TravelClick, Lighthouse, PowerBI and advanced Excel is preferred.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
What we offer</h2><ul><li>
Work Authorization</li><li>
Competitive tax-free salary</li><li>
Annual Incentive Plan</li><li>
Housing allowance</li><li>
Medical and life insurance</li><li>
Paid annual leave</li><li>
Paid home leave ticket</li><li>
End of service gratuity</li><li>
Excellent training and development opportunities</li><li>
Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons hotels and resorts, based on tenure with the company</li><li>
Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms</li><li>
Complimentary employee meals</li><li>
And more...</li></ul></div>

Senior Director of Revenue Management

Accor

<div>Company Description 
&quot;Why work for Accor?
Guided by our purpose &ldquo;Pioneering the Art of Responsible Hospitality, Connecting Cultures, with Heartfelt Care.&rdquo; we empower every team member to bring their passion and creativity to life.
At Accor, we believe that hospitality is a work of heart. We understand the ways in which individual passion for our work and a shared sense of accomplishment create a more rewarding experience for our guests. We foster this culture through a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the contribution of each and every member of our team. We are committed to taking positive action in terms of business ethics and integrity, responsible tourism, sustainable development, community outreach, and diversity and inclusion. With an expansive portfolio of iconic hotels and brands, Accor offers boundless opportunities for career advancement and professional development across the globe.
Joining the team where you can be all you are, grow and create your path, work with purpose, and enjoy and feel valued.
Life in Movenpick
The Place to Savour Life- We believe true hospitality is about turning small gestures into heartwarming moments.
We enable our guests to Savour the flavor of life, balancing small indulgence with what&rsquo;s good for them- and good for the world. 
Job Description 
The Role<ul><li>
The Senior Meeting &amp; Events Manager is responsible for proactively driving Meetings &amp; Events business to the hotel through new business acquisition, development of existing accounts and conversion of MICE opportunities.</li><li>
The role has a strong focus on external sales activity, account development and lead generation, with the objective of maximizing Meetings &amp; Events revenue, group room nights and Food &amp; Beverage contribution.</li></ul>
Key Deliverables and Responsibilities
Planning &amp; Organizing:<ul><li>
Proactively identifies, targets and develops new Meetings &amp; Events business opportunities for the hotel.</li><li>
Develops business from corporate accounts, government entities, DMCs, PCOs, event agencies, associations and other potential MICE partners.</li><li>
Conducts regular external sales calls, client appointments, sales blitzes, networking activities and client entertainment to generate new MICE opportunities.</li><li>
Develops and maintains a qualified pipeline of prospect, tentative and definite MICE business and ensures consistent follow-up to maximize conversion.</li><li>
Identifies new prospect accounts and prepares individual account action plans with clear revenue potential and conversion objectives.</li><li>
Proactively targets business for hotel need periods and low-demand dates in coordination with the Cluster Director of Sales &amp; Marketing and Revenue team</li><li>
Assess group business to maximize contribution from available public space, generating room revenues whilst achieving Meetings and Events budgets</li><li>
Yields all leads prior to the offer letter being sent out, in terms of, venue assigned or rates offered &ndash; especially in an area set up, and seeks the required approval to take the booking</li><li>
Ensures that Sales and Catering PMS is well managed, maintained and updated as per company policy &amp; standards</li><li>
Supervision and communication with Meetings and Events Operations during events and assuring guest satisfaction throughout the event.</li></ul>
Operations<ul><li>
Maintains a sales call pattern averaging 25 calls a week.</li><li>
Minimum two accounts entertainment per week.</li><li>
Establishes and maintains histories on every account with his/her market segments.</li><li>
Seeks intelligence information from accounts and competition.</li><li>
Interacts and liaise closely with Front Office, Reservations, Food &amp; Beverage, and Banquet &amp; Conference Departments.</li><li>
Assist with Sales Blitz, coordinated by the Asst. Director of Sales.</li><li>
Solicits and service both Corporate and Groups business</li><li>
Arranges site inspections of hotel.</li><li>
Where applicable, closely coordinate and communicate with the international sales office with regards to RFP accounts/markets that are serviced by Outbound Sales</li><li>
Maximizes up selling opportunities whenever possible.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
Education<ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Business Administration, Event Management, Marketing, or a related field.</li><li>
Professional certifications in Event Management or Hospitality Management are an advantage.</li></ul>
Experience<ul><li>
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Meetings &amp; Events, Conference &amp; Banqueting, Event Management, or Sales within the hospitality industry in Dubai, U.A.E.</li><li>
At least 1-2 years in a supervisory or management role preferred.</li><li>
Experience in a 4-star or 5-star hotel environment is highly desirable.</li><li>
Proven track record of successfully planning and executing corporate events, conferences, weddings, and social functions.</li></ul>
Technical Skills<ul><li>
Strong knowledge of banquet and event operations.</li><li>
Experience with hotel PMS, sales and catering systems (Opera Cloud, Anis, Cvent, Passk, or similar platforms).</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.</li><li>
Ability to prepare event proposals, contracts, budgets, and forecasts.</li></ul>
Key Competencies<ul><li>
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Strong organizational and project management abilities.</li><li>
Excellent negotiation and sales skills.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and work under pressure.</li><li>
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.</li><li>
Leadership and team management capabilities.</li><li>
Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.</li><li>
Financial awareness with the ability to manage budgets and maximize revenue.</li></ul> 
Additional Information 
Language Requirements<ul><li>
Fluent in English (written and spoken).</li><li>
Additional languages such as Arabic, Russian, German, French, or other international languages are an advantage.</li></ul>
Our commitment to Diversity &amp; Inclusion: 
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.</div>

Senior Meeting & Events Manager

Aventus

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 Title:
 
 Associate Director Human Resources
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Dubai
 
 
 
 Reporting to:
 
 Director - HR Business Partner
 
 
 
 Subordinates:
 
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 UAEN Applicants only please - non negotiable
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are currently working with one of the largest and most highly regarded holding groups in the region, supporting their business unit within the entertainment sector, on the appointment of an Associate Director Human Resources.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is a senior strategic HR leadership role, partnering closely with executive leadership to shape and deliver the people agenda across the organisation. The successful candidate will lead workforce strategy, organisational effectiveness, talent and leadership initiatives, employee engagement and transformation, while acting as a trusted HR advisor to senior stakeholders.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
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 Act as a strategic HR advisor to executive leadership, providing insight and guidance on people and workforce priorities.
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 Develop and execute people strategies aligned with business growth and organisational objectives.
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 Lead workforce planning, organisational design and operating model effectiveness.
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 Drive succession planning, talent reviews and leadership pipeline development for critical roles.
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 Lead performance management and organisational effectiveness initiatives.
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 Develop and implement employee engagement and culture transformation strategies.
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 Lead major change and transformation programmes, including restructuring and organisational integration.
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 Provide strategic guidance on employee relations, risk, governance and people-related matters.
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 Ensure HR practices remain compliant with UAE labour legislation and internal policies.
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 Use workforce analytics and HR data to identify trends and support senior-level decision-making.
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 Partner with HR Centres of Excellence including Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards and Learning &amp; Development.
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 Lead the localisation and implementation of wider group HR initiatives.
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 Lead, develop and build the capability of the HRBP team.
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 Drive a high-performance, collaborative HR culture aligned with business requirements.
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 Monitor key people metrics including engagement, retention, succession coverage and organisational effectiveness.
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 Bachelors degree minimum qualification
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 Minimum of 8 years in HR
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 Strong generalist HR experience required
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Associate Director Human Resources

CNS Middle East

<div>Company Description 
CNS is a technology company that powers the future by providing digital solutions essential to support all enterprise and human development. While growing and managing a robust pool of supplier-partners for the benefit of our clients has always been a priority, we are constantly re-inventing ourselves. 
Founded in 1987 with more than 30 years of experience, CNS employs over 320 employees including more than 250 certified engineers. We offer in-depth expertise and a range of best-in-class products that support the digital transformation of all major industries. With offices in three countries, we have an extensive reach into, and regional knowledge of the Middle East markets. 
A shift into levering our many years of experience to develop pioneering software in-house will add yet another dimension to our highly innovative solutions-portfolio. 
Job Description 
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Head of Sales to lead CNS&rsquo;s regional sales organization across (UAE) key verticals including Government, BFSI, Healthcare, Oil &amp; Gas, Transportation, and Education. The role is accountable for accelerating new and recurring revenue, strengthening strategic client relationships, and positioning CNS as a trusted digital transformation partner in the UAE and wider GCC market.
DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES
Sales Strategy &amp; Revenue Growth<ul><li>
Define and execute a multi-year sales strategy aligned with CNS&rsquo;s technology roadmap and business transformation goals.</li><li>
Drive YoY revenue growth across targeted verticals (Government, BFSI, Healthcare, Oil &amp; Gas, Transportation, and Education).</li><li>
Ensure delivery of quarterly and annual sales targets with a consistent focus on margin improvement and deal profitability.</li><li>
Build a forward-looking sales pipeline focused on new client acquisition, whitespace mapping, and long-term revenue growth.</li><li>
Own and manage the sales function&rsquo;s budget and P&amp;L, ensuring cost-efficient revenue delivery.</li><li>
Define commercial and pricing strategy in line with market positioning and profitability targets.</li><li>
Evaluate and lead expansion into new verticals, markets, and adjacent business lines.</li><li>
Own the full sales cycle &mdash; strategy, pipeline generation, executive engagement, and deal closure &mdash; for complex, high-value technology transformation deals (US$10M+).</li></ul>
Client &amp; Market Engagement<ul><li>
Build and maintain trusted relationships with C-level executives, enterprise clients, and government stakeholders.</li><li>
Oversee strategic account management and customer lifecycle planning to maximize retention, satisfaction, and wallet share.</li><li>
Champion a consultative selling approach and position CNS as a digital transformation partner of choice.</li><li>
Actively identify and engage greenfield opportunities across underpenetrated verticals and geographies.</li><li>
Partner with Marketing to align demand generation, campaigns, and brand positioning with sales priorities.</li><li>
Build and maintain relationships with public sector and regulatory bodies to support growth in Government and BFSI accounts.</li><li>
Build trust with enterprise leaders such as CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs to align CNS capabilities with client modernization goals.</li></ul>
Team Leadership &amp; Performance Management<ul><li>
Lead, coach, and develop a high-impact team of sales leaders, practice heads, and pre-sales professionals.</li><li>
Recruit and onboard senior sales talent to build and scale a high-performing team of 10+ sales professionals.</li><li>
Establish sales KPIs, cadence rituals, and incentive plans to foster a performance-driven sales culture.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with HR to implement capability-building programs and succession plans.</li><li>
Ensure team accountability for governance, ethics, and compliance in all sales engagements.</li></ul>
Solution &amp; Partnership Alignment<ul><li>
Work with Practice Heads and Technical Directors to ensure solution readiness and pre-sales excellence.</li><li>
Strengthen strategic alliances with Tier 1 OEMs and vendors, ensuring GTM alignment and compliance.</li><li>
Influence the overall ICT portfolio based on market trends, competitive intelligence, and client feedback.</li><li>
Evaluate partner performance regularly to ensure alignment with CNS&rsquo;s compliance and delivery standards.</li><li>
Coordinate solution architects, delivery teams, and commercial partners to orchestrate winning proposals.</li></ul>
Sales Operations &amp; Governance<ul><li>
Institutionalize best practices in bid management, deal qualification, and contract governance in partnership with the Bid Management Office (BMO).</li><li>
Work with Finance and Legal to ensure risk-mitigated deal structuring and credit control.</li><li>
Champion a strong internal control environment across all sales processes, ensuring regulatory and contractual compliance.</li><li>
Own the sales technology stack, including enablement platforms and sales analytics tools, to drive productivity.</li><li>
Present sales performance, forecasts, and strategic updates to the Managing Director and executive leadership.</li><li>
Maintain accurate forecasting, CRM hygiene, and strategic territory planning.</li></ul> 

Qualifications 
Education<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.</li><li>
MBA or equivalent advanced qualification is preferred.</li></ul>
Certifications<ul><li>
PMP, CISSP, AWS, AI, or other relevant technology certifications are considered an advantage.</li></ul>
Professional Experience<ul><li>
Minimum 15 years of experience in enterprise B2B sales within the ICT, IT services, or systems integration industry.</li><li>
Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior sales leadership role.</li><li>
Proven regional experience within the GCC, preferably UAE market exposure.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience managing and leading sales teams of 10+ professionals.</li><li>
Strong experience selling technology solutions to public sector and BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) clients.</li><li>
Proven expertise in selling IT solutions, digital transformation services, AI, data, cloud, and cybersecurity offerings.</li><li>
Track record of managing complex, long-cycle B2B sales engagements across key industry verticals, particularly Financial Services and Public Sector.</li></ul> 
Additional Information 
<ul><li>
Sales Leadership &amp; Execution</li><li>
Enterprise/Government Sales Expertise</li><li>
Partner &amp; OEM Management</li><li>
Commercial &amp; Financial Acumen</li><li>
Communication &amp; Stakeholder Management</li><li>
CRM &amp; Sales Operations</li><li>
People Management</li><li>
Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written)</li><li>
Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud migration, application modernization, data/AI platforms, and security solutions</li><li>
Strong executive presence and advanced deal negotiation skills</li><li>
Ability to leverage partner ecosystems and maintain strategic pipeline discipline</li><li>
Strategic Sales Leadership</li><li>
Strong relationships with C-level executives and key accounts in the UAE/GCC</li><li>
Technical &amp; ICT Knowledge</li><li>
Leadership &amp; Culture Building</li></ul><div></div>
Compliance with policies and procedures based on the ISO standards adopted by CNS.</div>

Head of Sales

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