wedding and event managment sales manager

Lead and manage the wedding & events sales team.Generate new leads through referrals, partnerships, social media, exhibitions, venues, hotels, and corporate connections.Meet clients and conduct professional presentations.Convert inquiries into confirmed bookings and signed contracts.Follow up with every lead until the deal is won or lost.Prepare quotations and proposals in coordination with the operations/design teams.Negotiate prices while protecting the company's profit margin.Maintain a daily sales pipeline and forecast future revenue.Set monthly and yearly sales targets for the team.Monitor individual salesperson performance.Develop relationships with wedding venues, hotels, photographers, decorators, bridal shops, planners, and other partners.Upsell additional services such as decoration, flowers, photography, videography, entertainment, furniture, lighting, stages, etc.Ensure deposits and payment schedules are properly followed before events proceed.Report weekly on:New leadsAppointmentsQuotationsConversion rateConfirmed eventsRevenueOutstanding paymentsExpected future salesIdeal CandidateI would look for someone with:5+ years of sales experience, preferably weddings/events.Proven record of closing high-value deals.Excellent communication and negotiation skills.Strong knowledge of the UAE wedding/event market.Existing relationships with venues and wedding-related businesses is a major advantage.Excellent Arabic and English.Professional appearance and strong client-facing personality.Strong CRM and Excel skills.UAE driving license preferred.Comfortable working under monthly targets and commissions.