Platinumlist

Ticketing platform for events in MENA

Business Development Manager

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Full-timeDubai - United Arab EmiratesNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's university degree is required.
At least 3 years of experience in business development or sales is required; experience selling event-technology solutions such as ticketing, registration, or access control is preferred.
Experience in the event industry in the United Arab Emirates is required.
Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
A driving license is required.
The candidate must be flexible regarding working hours.
The candidate must be able to understand technical aspects of event technology and translate them into business solutions for clients.
The candidate must have strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
The candidate must be self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
The candidate must be able to contribute to budgets and track performance.
The candidate must maintain key client relationships within the events sector.

Responsibilities

Identify and develop new business opportunities within the events vertical.
Generate leads and manage the sales pipeline for event-technology solutions, including ticketing, registration, and access-control software.
Build and maintain relationships with event organizers, corporate clients, and other stakeholders.
Understand client needs and propose tailored solutions.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful delivery and onboarding of solutions.
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and agreements to maximize revenue and profitability.
Monitor market trends, competitor offerings, and emerging opportunities to refine sales strategies.
Achieve and exceed sales targets and key performance indicators.

Desired Qualifications

Experience selling software-technology solutions for events, such as ticketing, registration, or access control.

Business Development Manager

Platinumlist · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-05

Workplace: on_site

Department: Sales

Description

About Us: We are a pioneering leader in the online event guide and ticketing solution industry, and have been revolutionizing the event landscape in the Gulf region since 2009. As the largest ticketing provider in the GCC, we proudly serve an extensive array of events across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Lebanon from our Dubai-based headquarters.

Our Expertise: We specialize in a diverse range of ticketing solutions, catering to various sectors including:

Large and Small Entertainment Events
Comprehensive Business Events, including Visitor Registration Services and Badging
Diverse Sports Event Ticketing
Tourism Attraction Ticketing
Advanced Box Office Solutions for Venues including Stadiums, Theatres, and Cinemas
Innovative Marketing Solutions for Event Promotion

About the Role: We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Business Development Manager to join us. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, driving sales of event technology solutions (ticketing, registration, access control), and building strong relationships with event organizers to grow our presence and revenue in the events market.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and develop new business opportunities within the events vertical;
Generate leads and manage the sales pipeline for event technology solutions, including ticketing, registration, and access control software;
Build and maintain strong relationships with event organizers, corporate clients, and other stakeholders;
Understand client needs and propose tailored solutions to meet their requirements;
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful delivery and onboarding of solutions;
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and agreements to maximize revenue and profitability;
Monitor market trends, competitor offerings, and emerging opportunities to refine sales strategies;
Achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs.

Requirements

What We Require:

Bachelor university degree;
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in business development or sales, preferably selling software technology solutions for events, such as ticketing, registration, or access control;
Experience in the event industry in UAE;
Excellent communications skills;
Flexibility regarding working hours;
Social person to maintain key client relationships within events sector;
Ability to understand technical aspects of event technology and translate them into business solutions for clients;
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities;
Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;
Ability to contribute to budgets and track performance;
Driving license;
Fluency in English/Arabic.

Benefits

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package;
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and innovative IT environment;
Professional growth and development opportunities;
Collaborative and inclusive company culture.

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About the Company

Platinumlist

Ticketing platform for events in MENA

Platinumlist operates an entertainment discovery and ticketing platform for the MENA region. It helps people find events such as concerts, sports, and other attractions and buy tickets online, while giving event organizers a way to monetize and manage ticket sales. Users browse events, view details, choose tickets or seats, pay securely, and receive e-tickets. Organizers list events, set prices, manage inventory, process orders, and get support and analytics through the platform. The company differentiates itself through its broad regional reach, active customer support, and flexibility to tailor the platform for different clients, which has helped it become a market leader in the region. Its goal is to connect audiences with affordable, accessible entertainment and to grow ticket sales for partners by delivering a smooth, reliable purchasing experience.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2006

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