Events Business Development Manager

2 weeks ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates HOX Creative Productions Full time 80,000 - 120,000 per year

Role Purpose

To drive HOX into the full events market by winning end-to-end event projects through exceptional conceptual thinking, powerful proposals, strong client relationships, and confident delivery management.

This is a self-driven, creative, commercially sharp winner who knows how to convert ideas into revenue.

Key Responsibilities1. Business Development & Client Acquisition

  • Identify, pursue, and close opportunities in corporate events, activations, exhibitions, launches, conferences, and experiential campaigns.
  • Build strong relationships with agencies, corporates, venues, vendors, and decision-makers.
  • Attend industry events, networking sessions, and exhibitions to generate leads.
  • Prepare and deliver persuasive client pitches.

2. Creative Concept Development

  • Build event concepts from scratch: theme, flow, spatial layout, and experience points.
  • Produce moodboards, visual direction boards, and creative outlines.
  • Guide the creative process with HOX's design team and external creatives where required.

3. Proposal & Pitch Deck Creation

  • Prepare high-quality proposals, capability documents, and pitch decks.
  • Articulate ideas visually and verbally with clarity and impact.
  • Coordinate internally with design/production to align concepts with feasibility.

4. Costing & Vendor Coordination

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates for event projects.
  • Source and manage vendors (AV, lighting, entertainment, décor, staffing, technology, F&B, etc.).
  • Negotiate rates and ensure profitable margins.
  • Work closely with HOX production to integrate fabrication seamlessly into proposals.

5. Project Handling & Client Management

  • Oversee event pipeline from inquiry → pitch → production → execution → closing.
  • Conduct site visits, technical meetings, and vendor briefings.
  • Ensure smooth event delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Handle reporting, invoicing follow-ups, and closures.

6. Autonomy & Leadership

  • Operate independently, self-manage tasks, and own project outcomes.
  • Drive internal progress without being micromanaged.
  • Bring energy, creativity, and competitive hunger to the team.

Must-Haves

  • 3–6 years of events/experiential agency experience in Dubai/UAE.
  • Ability to build strong proposals and clear concepts.
  • Confident in making moodboards and visual direction decks.
  • Proven track record in closing event projects.
  • Strong vendor network and production understanding.
  • Solid costing and budget-control ability.
  • Excellent English communication and pitching confidence.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and driven.

Ideal Personality

  • Bold. Ambitious. Results-oriented.
  • Thrives under autonomy.
  • Thinks creatively and commercially.
  • Takes full ownership of pipeline and delivery.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED9, AED12,000.00 per month

Experience:

  • events: 5 years (Required)

Language:

  • English (Required)

License/Certification:

  • driving license (Required)

Location:

  • Dubai (Required)

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