Company details

MVM Dubai, along with its sister companies in London and Sydney, forms part of the MVM Group, an award-winning global conference and events company.  Established in 2005 MVM Dubai has enjoyed considerable success in the conference and special events market working with clients not only in Dubai, but throughout the Emirates, the Middle East and Europe. 

Job Description

MVM Dubai has a dedicated and dynamic team of seven full-time staff with proven local experience and a great track record in the events and logistics industry. Approximately 35% of the business MVM Dubai handles is inbound from the UK.  Other sources include the US, France and Germany.  We are now looking for a part-time sales professional, based in London, to provide representation of the company to the UK corporate market.

The main purpose of the role will be to access appropriate clients and markets that would use our services and introduce MVM Dubai to them.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop existing corporate contacts to become clients of MVM Dubai

• Pro actively identify and qualify prospective clients in appropriate market sectors

• Present MVM Dubai's services to new clients      

• Maintain quality client relationships

• Liaise with the Dubai office to hand over suitable leads       

• Ensure that client accounts are effectively and pro actively managed         

• Maintain contact with clients once they have been handed over to MVM Dubai to ensure an on-going relationship to secure repeat business         

• Share business opportunities with other MVM offices, where appropriate

This is a flexible role, 2-3 days a week, and can be a combination of office and home based work.  The office base is in Battersea SW11.  Salary will be based on the experience of the candidate.

Person Specifications

• Will require up to date MICE client contacts

• Must have proven sales experience

• Should be well connected in the MICE industry

Ideally candidates will be:

• Highly pro active

• Self sufficient, resourceful and self motivated

• Experienced in dealing with the corporate events/conference market and blue chip clients

• Active in the industry with good industry connections 

• Good at building relationships

• Successful in sales with a track record of new business development

• Confident at presenting to senior clients

• Target driven

• Able to think strategically

• Energetic, imaginative and creative

As this is a part time position it would be ideally suited to an industry returner or somebody who does not wish to work full time. 

How to apply

Send your CV with a covering letter outlining the skills and experience you could bring to the company to Carole Cutler, carolecutler@btconnect.com  

Interviews will be held in London.

 

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