Business Development
Sales Manager
Elite Marcom is looking for an experienced and target-driven Sales Manager to join our team in Riyadh. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in the exhibition, events, experiential marketing, advertising, or related industries, with the ability to generate new business, build long-term client relationships, and achieve sales targets.
01 — About the role
What this role is
The Sales Manager will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing key client relationships, preparing proposals and quotations, coordinating with internal teams, and driving revenue growth for Elite Marcom.
The role requires someone who understands the exhibition and events industry, can confidently communicate with corporate clients, and is capable of managing the complete sales process from lead generation to project confirmation.
The role requires someone who understands the exhibition and events industry, can confidently communicate with corporate clients, and is capable of managing the complete sales process from lead generation to project confirmation.
02 — Responsibilities
What you will do
- Identify and generate new business opportunities.
- Develop and maintain relationships with corporate clients.
- Generate leads through calls, meetings, networking, exhibitions, referrals, and market research.
- Understand client requirements and recommend suitable solutions.
- Prepare and present proposals, presentations, quotations, and commercial offers.
- Follow up with prospects and convert opportunities into confirmed projects.
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and project requirements.
- Maintain an active and healthy sales pipeline.
- Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
- Coordinate with design, project, production, operations, and finance teams.
- Maintain accurate client, lead, quotation, and opportunity records.
- Monitor competitor activities and market opportunities.
- Represent Elite Marcom professionally at meetings, exhibitions, events, and networking activities.
- Support client retention and identify repeat-business opportunities.
03 — Requirements
What we are looking for
- Proven experience in sales or business development.
- Previous experience in exhibitions, events, advertising, experiential marketing, branding, fit-out, or related industries is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of B2B and corporate sales.
- Ability to independently generate new leads and business opportunities.
- Existing network of corporate clients in Saudi Arabia is a major advantage.
- Strong negotiation and closing ability.
- Comfortable working with sales targets and deadlines.
- Ability to attend client meetings and industry events.
- Good knowledge of the Saudi business market.
- Based in Riyadh or willing to relocate to Riyadh.
04 — Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, Management, or a related field is preferred.
- Relevant industry experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications.
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant sales/business development experience preferred.
- Experience dealing with corporate, government, semi-government, agency, or multinational clients is an advantage.
- Good command of English is required.
- Arabic language skills are an advantage.
05 — Skills
Skills that matter here
- Business Development
- B2B Sales
- Lead Generation
- Client Relationship Management
- Negotiation & Closing
- Presentation Skills
- Communication Skills
- Sales Pipeline Management
- Proposal & Quotation Preparation
- Account Management
- Networking
- Market Research
- Strategic Selling
- Target Achievement
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- CRM & Sales Reporting
- Microsoft Office / Google Workspace
06 — Benefits
What you get
- Competitive salary package.
- Attractive sales commission / performance incentives.
- Opportunity to work with major corporate brands and exhibition projects.
- Career growth within a growing events and experiential marketing company.
- Exposure to major exhibitions, conferences, and corporate events in Saudi Arabia.
- Support from design, project management, production, and operations teams.
- Professional and dynamic working environment.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Other employment benefits as per company policy and Saudi Labour Law.
Application