Director of Business Development

TERRAEVENTS Portugal , a growing company with an excellent reputation in the MICE sector is looking to recruit a Director of Business Development to work with the Country Director in business development, coordination and administration of the country office and relevant programs and projects, working with the Country Manager.

ROLE PROFILE

Ability to achieve short and long-term goals of the Company with clear understanding of the Company culture, values and mission

Assist with ongoing program of formation of personnel and supervision of workflow and ensure correct implementation of administrative, CRM & HR procedures

Work with CM to develop & implement sales activities including participation in industry events, establishing and maintaining professional contacts within the industry

Comprehensive event management of multi-faceted and complex events and projects including liaison key vendors to establish favorable T&Cs and Master Service Agreement

Lead on key accounts and operations for multiple “across the board” projects, participating in site inspections and onsite operations as required

Provide full operational support to team to collectively deliver successful, high quality events

Create opportunities with S&M team for marketing special events and projects for destination

Preparation of reports for Country Manager

Operate from Lisbon office

Be prepared to travel through-out Portugal to operate site inspections and operations as required

Flexibility in willingness to work outside standard business hours as required for attendance at client events, site inspections and industry events

Minimum 10 years in event industry, of which 3 years in senior position

SKILLS :

Highly motivated and action oriented with ability to work in a fast-paced, pressurized environment

Excellent communication and listening skills

Ability to work autonomously and with direction as required, to take initiative as well as be part of a team

Exceptional organizational and time-management and people-management skills

Professional knowledge of main destinations in national territory

Proficiency in Microsoft office product s, including Excel

WHAT WE OFFER :

Competitive salary based on experience

Yearly KPI-based incentive plan

Annual retreat to exclusive, inspiring destinations, bringing together our entire team

Be part of a company with a global reach and established reputation

International work environment

Two days of remote work per week to encourage a flexible work-life balance

HOW TO APPLY :

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter to

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