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The Chief Commercial Director is a senior leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, building strong client relationships, and overseeing the business development, sponsorship, and client relations functions of the agency. Based in the Dubai Head Office, they will take care of all commercial aspects for the Head Office & our Saudi Arabia office. As a strategic leader, you will develop and execute commercial strategies to meet the agency’s objectives while ensuring exceptional service delivery to clients. Key Responsibilities:
- Business Development:
- Sponsorship Management:
- Build and maintain relationships with sponsors, ensuring long-term collaboration and value.
- Client Relations:
- Act as the primary point of contact for high-value clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded.
- Foster and maintain strong client relationships to drive repeat business and long-term loyalty.
- Strategic Planning & Reporting:
- Collaborate with the General Manager to set commercial objectives and ensure alignment with the agency’s goals.
- Prepare and present regular reports on commercial performance, including revenue growth, client retention, and sponsorship success.
- Work closely with internal departments (creative, production, operations) to ensure seamless delivery of client projects.
- Minimum of 8-10 years in a senior commercial role, ideally within the events and marketing industry.
- If the candidate possesses sports & real estate, this would be a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
- Proven track record in business development, sponsorship sales, and client relationship management.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate plans into actionable results.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
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