Sales Manager – Pakistan

Salt Digital Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Digital Recruitment is seeking a dynamic Exhibition & Sponsorship Sales Manager to drive commercial revenue for an international exhibition focused on the Pakistan market. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of experience in exhibition and sponsorship sales, demonstrating a proven track record in achieving revenue targets.

This role entails building strong relationships with corporate clients, managing the full sales lifecycle, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure sponsor satisfaction. The position offers a chance to expand the exhibition's presence in a leading regional technology event.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in exhibition sales, sponsorship sales, or media/event sales.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets.
• Strong network within corporate and enterprise sectors is preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple sales pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Drive exhibition space and sponsorship sales from the Pakistan market.
• Develop and manage a strong pipeline of exhibitors, sponsors, and strategic partners.
• Achieve and exceed revenue targets across assigned territories and sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior decision-makers and corporate clients.
• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and industry trends.

Skills

Exhibition sales

Sponsorship sales

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Market research

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Exhibition & Sponsorship Sales Manager to drive commercial revenue for a leading international exhibition, focusing specifically on the Pakistan market. The role will be responsible for developing sponsorship and exhibition sales opportunities, building strong relationships with corporate clients, and maximizing revenue from exhibitors and sponsors across key industry sectors.

The position will operate as a key commercial link between Pakistan-based clients and an international event portfolio hosted in Oman, ensuring strong market penetration, strategic partnerships, and high-value participation.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in exhibition and sponsorship sales, preferably within international or large-scale B2B events. You will be responsible for the full sales lifecycle including prospecting, lead generation, pitching, negotiation, contract closure, and account management. A strong understanding of technology, innovation, telecom, government, fintech, and enterprise sectors will be highly beneficial given the positioning of the exhibition as a leading technology-focused event.

You will work closely with internal event, marketing, and operations teams to ensure sponsor deliverables are executed seamlessly. The role requires a consultative sales approach, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to tailor sponsorship packages that align with client marketing and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive exhibition space and sponsorship sales from the Pakistan market
• Develop and manage a strong pipeline of exhibitors, sponsors, and strategic partners
• Achieve and exceed revenue targets across assigned territories and sectors
• Build and maintain relationships with senior decision-makers and corporate clients
• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and industry trends
• Represent the exhibition at meetings, industry events, and networking platforms
• Manage CRM systems and ensure accurate forecasting and reporting
• Collaborate with marketing and event delivery teams to ensure sponsor satisfaction

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in exhibition sales, sponsorship sales, or media/event sales
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding revenue targets
• Strong network within corporate and enterprise sectors (preferred)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple sales pipelines
• Willingness to travel regionally as required

This is an exciting opportunity to represent one of the region’s most influential technology exhibitions and play a key role in expanding its presence within the Pakistan market.

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