Sales Executive – Live Events

Designation/Role: Sales Executive – Live Events
Department: Live Events
Reporting To: Sales Manager - Live Events

Position Purpose

Generate profitable international and regional business sales for the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre through an effective sales process and targeted activities, while providing administrative support to the Live Events Sales Team to achieve set targets.

Position Requirements

Education

Business Degree – international business or hospitality.

Experience & Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills in both Arabic and English.
Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.
Knowledge of database management.
Understanding and experience in executing telemarketing activities.
Ability to prepare and present reports.
Solid understanding of and ability to use the internet effectively.
Accurate and efficient work practices.

Personal Qualities

Willingness and desire to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Outgoing personality.
Excellent communication skills at all levels.
Strong presentation skills and professional grooming.
Willingness to work as a team member.
Highly organized.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Proven ability to use initiative.

Specific Responsibilities’ Standards

Promote and represent the services and facilities of the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC) during sales calls, trade shows, conferences, and industry events.
Manage the results and activities of the Government and Corporate Sales Department.
Submit client quotations, proposals, and hiring agreements.
Drive, develop, and maintain close relationships with corporations and government entities by identifying key organizers in each establishment for meetings, conferences, and exhibitions, and establishing a rapport with them.
Foster strategic partnerships with event organizers.
Maintain client database and utilize the EBMS system.
Prepare and submit sales activity reports to the Director of Marketing & Comms and Live events following sales calls.
Assist in the production and collation of data for the monthly report, including market intelligence and client feedback.
Support the Director of Marketing & Comms and Live events in preparing the Department's annual Business Plan and Budget.
Conduct presentations to government and corporate clients.

General Responsibilities’ Standards

Develop effective relationships with OCEC management and staff, the Owner, government representatives, business associates, clients, and third-party consultants through appropriate communication and a positive attitude.
dentify and resolve cultural and other issues as they arise, both internally and externally.
Provide input for reports and correspondence as required.
Participate in training as directed by the OCEC General Manager
Perform other duties as directed by the direct manager.
Promote Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre services and facilities to clients.
Ensure personal presentation, punctuality, and reliability that reflect the corporate image of the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Comply with all government legislation and Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre policies and

The deadline for the application is 21th of November 2024.

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