Senior Commercial Officer

Role Description The Senior Commercial Officer is a part-time role responsible for leading and expanding the club’s commercial and partnership activities in support of its industrial training and networking initiatives. This hybrid position is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a mix of on-site engagements and some work-from-home flexibility. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying and developing commercial opportunities, managing relationships with partner organizations, and supporting sponsorship and sales efforts for events and training programs. The role also involves coordinating communication with stakeholders, ensuring a high-quality experience for members and partners, and contributing to customer service standards for inquiries and collaborations. The Senior Commercial Officer will collaborate with club leadership to design and deliver training sessions related to commercial practices, while maintaining accurate records of activities and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong commercial and business development skills, including experience in identifying opportunities and managing partnerships.
• Candidates should possess excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, with confidence in presenting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Candidates should possess solid customer service skills, with a focus on responsiveness, problem-solving, and relationship management.
• Candidates should possess sales-related skills, including negotiation, basic pipeline management, and support for sponsorship or membership growth.
• Candidates should possess training and facilitation skills, with the ability to design or deliver sessions related to commercial and industrial topics.
• Relevant experience in a commercial, industrial, or educational environment is beneficial, particularly within clubs, associations, or student organizations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance part-time responsibilities and meet deadlines in a hybrid work setting.
• Proficiency in English is required; additional language skills such as Arabic or French are an advantage.