Event & Exhibitions Sales Executive

Location United Arab Emirates
Discipline: Events & Hospitality
Job type: Permanent
Salary: AED 7,000 - 8,000 per month + Commission
Contact name: Talent Team

Contact email: jane@awconnect-me.com
Job ref: 32270
Published: 4 months ago

We are seeking an Event & Exhibition Sales Executive with proven experience selling exhibition booths, stands, and fit-out solutions for events and exhibitions.

This role is strictly focused on physical exhibition infrastructure sales — including custom-built stands, modular booths, shell scheme enhancements, branding, and on-site fit-out services.

Profiles from sponsorship sales, delegate sales, conference pass sales, or media partnerships will NOT be suitable for this role.

The ideal candidate understands the end-to-end exhibition sales cycle, works closely with design and production teams, and can convert exhibitor requirements into commercial proposals.

Key Responsibilities

Exhibition & Booth Sales

  • Sell exhibition booth solutions, including:

    • Custom-built exhibition stands

    • Modular and shell scheme upgrades

    • Branding, graphics, and signage

    • Fit-out, furniture, lighting, and on-site services

  • Engage directly with exhibitors, brands, and participating companies at exhibitions and trade shows

  • Convert exhibitor briefs into commercial proposals in collaboration with design and operations teams

Client Development

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities within:

    • Exhibition organizers

    • Event agencies

    • Corporate exhibitors

    • Marketing and brand teams

  • Build long-term relationships with repeat exhibitors and key accounts

  • Attend exhibitions, site visits, and client meetings as required

Sales Process & Coordination

  • Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to deal closure

  • Coordinate with:

    • Design teams

    • Production and fit-out teams

    • Project managers

  • Ensure accurate handover of client requirements to operations teams

  • Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets

Required Experience & Profile

✔ Minimum 2–4 years of experience in exhibition booth sales / stand sales / exhibition fit-out sales
✔ Direct experience selling physical exhibition structures, not event sponsorships
✔ Strong understanding of:

  • Exhibition layouts and booth sizes

  • Custom vs modular stands

  • On-site fit-out timelines and constraints

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong B2B sales and negotiation skills

  • Ability to read exhibition floor plans and client briefs

  • Commercially minded with strong closing ability

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven exhibition environment

  • Self-motivated with a hunter mentality

Preferred Background (Advantage)

  • Experience working with:

    • Exhibition contractors

    • Stand builders

    • Event production or fit-out companies

  • Existing relationships with exhibitors, brands, or event organizers in the UAE or GCC