Searching for events sales manager jobs in Riyadh? Build Up, a Riyadh-based exhibition design and event production company, is opening one of the market’s most active roles: a Senior Sales Manager to lead its exhibitions, events, and brand experience portfolio. The company delivers exhibition stands, large-scale pavilions, conferences, and turnkey design-and-build projects for government, semi-government, and major corporate clients across Saudi Arabia.
Events Sales Manager Role Overview
This is a senior, hands-on commercial role for a proven sales hunter with deep roots in Saudi Arabia’s exhibitions and events sector. The successful candidate will drive new business, manage a strong commercial pipeline, and close major projects with government entities, ministries, and leading corporations.
Key Responsibilities
Generate new business and acquire major clients across Saudi Arabia
Build and maintain relationships with government, semi-government entities, ministries, authorities, corporations, and agencies
Drive sales across exhibition stands, large-scale pavilions, events and conferences, brand experiences, experiential activations, and turnkey exhibition design & build
Build and manage a strong commercial pipeline
Identify RFPs, RFQs, tenders, and framework agreements
Lead client meetings, presentations, pitches, and commercial negotiations
Coordinate with Creative, Design, Estimation, Production, and Operations teams on competitive proposals
Negotiate commercial terms and close major contracts
Own sales targets, revenue growth, and new client acquisition
Maintain strong market intelligence across Saudi Arabia’s exhibition and events sectors
Qualifications
Minimum 8+ years of sales, business development, or commercial experience in exhibitions, events, conferences, experiential, or brand experience
Proven experience working directly with government and semi-government entities in Saudi Arabia
Demonstrated track record of generating new business, winning clients, and closing major projects
Strong knowledge of RFPs, tenders, commercial proposals, and contract negotiations
Strong understanding of exhibition stands, pavilions, event production, and turnkey design & build
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-management skills
Available to join immediately or on short notice
Job Details
Employment Type: Full-time, On-site Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia