Sales Executive – International Exhibitions

Salary: up to 18,000 SAR

Our client, a leading international exhibitions and events organisation, is looking for a driven Sales Executive to join their growing team in Riyadh.

You'll be responsible for selling exhibition space to new and existing clients, building long‑term relationships, and helping deliver world‑class trade shows across the region.

This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded salesperson who thrives in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment.

• Manage the full sales cycle for exhibition space – from prospecting and cold calling through to closing deals and post‑sale follow up.
• Source and qualify new leads, consistently meeting defined activity and revenue targets.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing exhibitors via phone, email, and in‑person meetings.
• Represent the business at industry events and exhibitions to network, expand the client base, and prospect new business opportunities.
• Handle inbound enquiries and ensure all sales administration is completed accurately and on time (correspondence, mailings, letters, database updates).
• Keep CRM and databases up to date, providing accurate daily and monthly sales reports.
• Work closely with Marketing, Operations, and Customer Support to ensure seamless delivery of events and an excellent exhibitor experience.
• Monitor competitor and market activity, identifying new growth areas and potential threats or partnership opportunities.

• 2+ years' experience in sales, ideally within events, exhibitions, media, or a related B2B environment.
• Degree in Economics, Business, Marketing, Event Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong phone and face‑to‑face sales skills with a persuasive, consultative approach.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Confident communicator who can build rapport with diverse stakeholders and represent the business professionally.
• Proactive, results‑driven, and comfortable taking initiative and ownership of targets.
• Resilient under pressure and able to handle setbacks while maintaining a positive, solutions‑focused attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with CRMs and sales reporting tools.

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