Sales Manager – Exciting Venue, Riyadh Base!

My client is one of the World’s leading Entertainment & Events companies and we are now looking for strong Sales Managers to sell one of their amazing venues in KSA.

This role will be Riyadh based.

What the role includes – in brief:

• Solicit new and existing clients to meet / exceed budgetary sales expectations
• Create internal/external promotional programs and track results
• Fulfill expectations outlined within the strategic monthly sales plan, monthly initiatives, SMART plan, annual goals, competitive analysis and other reports requested / required
• Develop sales strategy for defined market segments, industries & conventions
• Build and maintain client database(s)
• Actively solicit business through local civic and business organizations
• Assist in development of sales collateral material
• Assist in updating of venue sales website, on-line venue listings and assigned social media applications
• Attends tradeshows, networking events, sales blitzes and other off-site sales efforts at the direction of the Business Development Director
• Geographically determine and participate in marketing the venue to trade shows, both locally and nationally at the Business Development Director.

Who you are?

Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience Required:

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree
• Three to five years sales experience in the MICE
• Local market experience and relationships
• Working knowledge of local and regional markets, special event operations, computers (Windows environment, spreadsheet, databases, word processing) and guest relations
• Must have comprehensive knowledge of food and beverage preparations, service standards, guest relations and etiquette
• Skilled in interpersonal communications, organizational concepts and financial knowledge
• Ability to delegate, follow up, relate to staff & guests/clients in a positive effective manner
• Tolerance of all cultures, music and art forms
• Ability to work in a very fast paced environment with considerable noise and interruptions. 
• Flexible Schedule (able to work days/nights and weekends if needed)

Salary Package: SAR20-25k plus allowances for housing and transport, health insurance etc.

Get in touch: michelle@corecruitment.com