Business Development Manager – Events & Exhibitions

Company Description The Concept me WLL is a leading full-service events and exhibitions company with a strong presence across the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE, and beyond. The company specializes in customized, high-impact exhibition booths and immersive event experiences that help clients strengthen brand identity and achieve tangible business results. The Concept me WLL manages end-to-end event planning, design, and execution for diverse industries and audiences.

With a client-first approach, regional expertise, and global reach, the company is recognized as one of the top event management partners in the region. Its team is committed to originality, accuracy, and innovation, transforming ideas into memorable real-world experiences.

The Business Development Manager – Events & Exhibitions is a full-time, on-site role based in Manama. This role is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining strong client relationships, and driving revenue growth for event and exhibition services across the Middle East. Day-to-day tasks include prospecting and qualifying leads, preparing proposals and presentations, negotiating contracts, and coordinating closely with the design and operations teams to ensure solutions align with client needs.

The Business Development Manager will track market trends, attend industry events, and provide input into sales strategies and pricing. The role also involves maintaining accurate sales pipelines, reporting performance to leadership, and contributing to long-term account development and client retention.

• Business development and sales skills, including lead generation, client relationship management, and contract negotiation.
• Experience in events and exhibitions, with skills in project coordination, event planning, and understanding of booth design and production workflows.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver compelling proposals, pitches, and client updates in English;
  Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Market research and strategic thinking skills to analyze industry trends, identify growth opportunities, and support development of sales strategies.
• Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records and CRM entries.
• Relevant bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Events Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven track record in B2B sales within events, exhibitions, marketing, or a related sector in the Middle East region is highly beneficial.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment, with a proactive, results-oriented mindset and willingness to travel within the region when required.