Senior Sales and Events Executive

In this role, you will:

• Attract and capture the client s interest in the destination by making quality, cost effective, and detailed proposals (within local laws and restrictions) resulting in competitive, innovative/creative tailor-made programs and follow through to ensure success of the event.
• Raise and maintain the reputation of Arabian Adventures MIE as one of the most innovative and creative DMCs in the region.
• Review/analyse market trends and give recommendations to management on sales lead for conversions.
• Ensure an efficient turnaround/response time for RFPs, queries and action points to and from clients both during the sales and operational phases.
• Develop, maintain and enhance long term relations with external suppliers and service providers; Negotiate competitive rates and services at all levels on an independent basis ensuring maximum profitability for Arabian Adventures MIE and assisting the department in achieving its annual targets.
• Create operational Event Orders prior to the client s arrival, liaising with operations team and suppliers.
• Independently plan, schedule, organise and execute events or groups from commencement to conclusion ensuring a high-quality service throughout the entire customer journey.
• Ensure all relevant systems are updated accurately and timely. Review accuracy of financial data, customer data and generate reports to aid future planning, leads and recommendations.
• Ensure that the Company's payment & cancellation policy is applied by liaising and following up with the clients and suppliers to ensure that all deposits & payments are received and paid prior to the groups arrival.