Job Description

This is a senior commercial role responsible for generating sponsorship revenue and driving strategic partnerships across a high-profile event portfolio. The position is hands-on and revenue-focused, requiring someone confident in closing complex, multi-stakeholder deals while building long-term client value.

You will work closely with senior leadership and collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, content and operations teams to deliver commercially successful events.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Strategy & Business Development

• Lead sponsorship sales and close high-value partnership agreements

• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies to drive revenue growth

• Identify and convert new business opportunities across target sectors

• Grow and retain existing accounts to maximise long-term value

• Represent the brand externally and build strong industry visibility

Collaboration & Delivery

• Work closely with internal teams to align sponsorship deliverables

• Contribute to the development of innovative partnership packages

• Support post-event retention and rebooking strategies

Reporting & Performance

• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reporting

• Utilise CRM systems and data insights to optimise performance

• Drive retention through strategic account management

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years’ proven B2B sales experience (events or service-based sectors preferred)

• Demonstrated success closing high-value, complex deals

• Experience engaging with senior decision-makers and managing longer sales cycles

• Strong commercial acumen and target-driven mindset

• High emotional intelligence and relationship-building capability

• Fluency in English and Arabic preferred

• CRM experience advantageous

What We’re Looking For

• Self-motivated and commercially driven

• Entrepreneurial and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

• Strong ownership mindset and accountability

• Collaborative and relationship-focused

Thank you for your application.  Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

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