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Position Title : Commercial Operations Manager MEA

Location : Dubai, UAE

Department : Commercial

Reporting To : Chief Commercial Officer

ABOUT NEP

NEP is the leading worldwide technical production partner supporting premier content producers across live sports, entertainment, music, and corporate events. With innovation at our core, we empower our clients to create exceptional experiences through cutting-edge broadcast and media solutions.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Commercial Operations Manager is a newly created role serving as the bridge between commercial and operational functions, overseeing the proposal, contracting, handover, and project closure stages of the commercial lifecycle for NEP Middle East. Beginning after the bid go / no-go decision, the role is central to managing proposals, contracts, and performance reviews, requiring strong regional expertise, excellent knowledge of contract law in the Middle East, and the ability to lead cross-functional coordination across sales, finance, legal, and operations to deliver competitive, compliant, and successful commercial outcomes.

POSITION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB TASKS

Proposal Development & Contracting

• Lead and coordinate complex RFP responses, ensuring resources are aligned, deadlines are met, and proposals reflect both client and NEP strategic requirements.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration, consolidating inputs from technical management, equipment planning, engineering, legal, finance, logistics, and other stakeholders to prepare complete and compliant proposals.
• Review tender documentation and perform detailed commercial and risk assessments
• Oversee the full Internal Approval (IA) process for MEA from opportunity through contract—maintaining the IA pipeline and leading regular review meetings with stakeholders.
• Partner with legal, sales, and finance teams on deal structuring, pricing models, and contract finalization.
• Ensure all proposals are commercially competitive, aligned with client expectations, and compliant with regional regulations.
• Lead the internal Bid Review process, delivering tailored Bid Summaries, Cashflow projections, and Risk Registers for each opportunity.
• Support the Regional Sales Director and Regional Chief Commercial Officer in contract negotiations, identifying risks and opportunities, and securing favorable terms.
• Provide expert guidance on regional and global bidding processes to enhance proposal quality and competitiveness.
• Manage the region’s sales support, marketing, and client engagement functions, ensuring strong coordination, execution, and performance across teams.
• Manage and maintain CRM and Deal Hub tools for the MEA region, ensuring data integrity, proper training, and accessibility for the sales team.

Project Handover and Client Engagement

Performance Analysis and Reporting

QUALIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION / OTHER INDUSTRY REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

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