Sales Manager – Construction Events (Arabic Speaker)

An exciting opportunity to join a leading global exhibitions business, delivering some of the region’s most respected and well-attended B2B events. This role is perfect for an experienced Arabic-speaking sales professional with a background in exhibitions or construction-related sales, looking to make a commercial impact across high-profile industry events.

Overview

As Sales Manager, you will take ownership of revenue generation through exhibition space, sponsorships, and branding opportunities across flagship construction events. This is a client-facing role requiring strong commercial skills, relationship building, and an ability to drive revenue growth through strategic account management and business development.

Responsibilities

• Sell exhibition space and sponsorship packages, achieving and exceeding revenue targets.
• Manage existing client relationships and develop new business opportunities.
• Support and collaborate with international sales agents to maximise sales coverage.
• Monitor competitor activity and conduct regular market research to generate new leads.
• Build strong relationships with associations and partners to enhance event credibility.
• Provide detailed weekly reporting and sales forecasts to the Event Director.
• Work closely with the marketing and accounts teams to support campaign delivery and payment collections.
• Attend exhibitions and industry events to meet clients and identify commercial opportunities.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of experience in B2B sales and account management, ideally in exhibitions or events.
• Previous experience in the construction sector or selling construction-related products is a plus.
• Arabic-speaking is essential.
• Strong knowledge of the Middle East market, with existing industry connections preferred.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills across phone, email, and face-to-face channels.
• Proactive, motivated, and target-driven with the ability to manage a sales pipeline.
• Collaborative and adaptable with a team-first mindset.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission.
• Opportunity to work on market-leading B2B events backed by a global exhibitions group.
• Clear progression pathway within a high-performance sales team.
• A dynamic, fast-paced environment with international exposure.

Application Process

Click “Apply” to submit your application. Suitable candidates will be contacted to arrange a call and discuss the opportunity further.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a sales-driven Arabic speaker to take the lead in shaping commercial success across the construction events portfolio in Saudi Arabia.

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.