Business Development Executive

Company Description Silver Arrow Events is a full-service event planning and production company that creates memorable experiences for corporate and private clients. The team blends creative vision with meticulous planning and execution to deliver events that consistently exceed client expectations. Services span the full event lifecycle, from concept development and venue selection to vendor management, budgeting, logistics, and on-site coordination. With a strong focus on innovation and attention to detail, Silver Arrow Events manages conferences, product launches, gala dinners, weddings, and more, ensuring impactful experiences for attendees. To learn more or get in touch, visit https://silverarrowevents.ae or contact marketing@silverarrowevents.ae / +971 54 322 0016.Role DescriptionAs Operations & Business Development Executive, your key responsibilities will include, but are notlimitedto:• Generate new business opportunities and actively develop the Company’s client portfolio.• Identify, approach, and build relationships with potential corporate clients and brands.• Manage client enquiries, meetings, presentations, proposals, and commercial negotiations.• Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline, ensuring consistent follow-ups andconversions.• Achieve agreed sales and revenue targets.• Build strong relationships with existing clients to generate repeat business and newopportunities.• Coordinate with the creative and operations teams to develop proposals aligned with clientrequirements and budgets.• Negotiate commercials and work towards successfully closing new business.• Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling the Company’s event and activationservices.• Manage end-to-end event planning, coordination, and execution, ensuring projects aredelivered efficiently and to the required standards.• Manage client communication, understand event briefs, prepare proposals, and coordinateproject requirements from initial enquiry through to execution.• Source suitable vendors and suppliers, negotiate competitive rates, and oversee suppliercoordination and deliverables.• Coordinate with hotels and venues for event spaces, accommodation, food & beveragerequirements, contracts, and operational arrangements.• Negotiate venue, hotel, supplier, and other commercial agreements in the best interest ofthe Company.• Manage and coordinate required event permits, entertainer and speaker permits, permits-to-work, and• other relevant approvals.• Coordinate entertainers, speakers, production teams, suppliers, event staff, and otherstakeholders before and during events.• Support the Company's sales activities, client acquisition, lead generation, and new businessdevelopment initiatives.• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with existing and prospective clients,venues, hotels, suppliers, and business partners.• Provide on-site operational support and oversee event execution to ensure smooth deliveryand timely resolution of any operational requirements.• Perform any additional duties reasonably required by management in line with theemployee's position and the Company's business requirements.