Commercial Director Luxury Entertainment Venue (Pre-Opening)

111 Management

Posted on 11 Mar

Experience

1 - 7 Years

Education

Any Graduation

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Commercial Strategy & Revenue Ownership

  • Own the venue s overall revenue performance and commercial strategy

  • Develop pricing structures, seat tiers, and yield strategies to maximize revenue per show

  • Monitor booking velocity and sales trends to maintain strong occupancy and ticket value

  • Oversee premium seating, VIP experiences, private hire, and corporate bookings

Channel Strategy & Distribution

  • Manage and optimise all booking channels including direct website sales, hotel and concierge partners, third-party ticketing platforms, corporate bookings, and walk-ins

  • Maintain a one-inventory architecture ensuring real-time availability across channels

  • Drive growth of direct bookings as the highest-margin revenue source

  • Negotiate and manage relationships with channel partners within approved commercial frameworks

Concierge & Hotel Activation

  • Build and manage a structured concierge partner programme across Palm Jumeirah, Downtown, and DIFC hotels

  • Conduct regular activation sessions with concierge contacts and hotel sales teams

  • Train concierge teams on the venue proposition, pricing tiers, and booking process

  • Track and incentivise concierge performance through a structured commission framework

CRM & Data

  • Build the guest database from day one to support repeat visits and targeted marketing

  • Oversee the ticketing platform and ensure data integrity across booking sources

  • Use booking data and yield analytics to inform commercial decisions and performance trends

Pre-Opening Commercial Setup

  • Establish commercial channels, partner agreements, and ticketing infrastructure ahead of opening

  • Launch advance ticket sales to generate pre-opening momentum and early revenue

  • Develop the commercial strategy and nightly yield mix framework with the leadership team

Desired Candidate Profile

We are looking for a commercially driven leader with the sophistication to sell luxury and the discipline to manage yield in a premium entertainment environment.

  • Proven revenue leadership experience in luxury hospitality, entertainment, or live events

  • Strong yield management background, including pricing tiers, occupancy optimisation, and channel mix strategy

  • Deep understanding of Dubai s luxury hospitality and concierge ecosystem

  • Commercially strategic with strong analytical ability, precision, and attention to detail

  • Experience managing multi-channel ticket sales and distribution strategies

  • Strong experience with CRM platforms and ticketing systems

  • Excellent relationship-builder able to influence concierge partners, corporate clients, and internal stakeholders

  • Fluent English required; Arabic is an asset

  • Based in Dubai on a full-time, permanent basis

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Commercial Director Luxury Entertainment Venue (Pre-Opening)

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