Business Development Manager

The Retail Expo; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international events company is seeking a Business Development Manager to secure partnerships and drive commercial growth in the fitness and wellness sector within Saudi Arabia. This role involves building strategic relationships, developing business strategies, and collaborating with marketing teams. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in business development, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in English and Arabic. Competitive salary, commission structure, and a hybrid working model are offered.

Benefits

Personal and professional development opportunities

Competitive Salary & Commission Structure

Medical Insurance and Air Ticket

25 days Annual Leave

Hybrid Working Model

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or partnerships within events, fitness, or wellness industries.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships.
• Knowledge of the Saudi market and regional business practices.
• Results-driven with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure sponsorships, exhibitors, and strategic partners.
• Develop and execute business development strategies to grow event participation.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the fitness and wellness industry.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and partnership deals.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to ensure successful event delivery.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform outreach efforts.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Strategy development

Relationship management

Fluency in English

Fluency in Arabic

Job description

About The Role

Role open to Saudi National

As Business Development Manager for Inter Aviation Arabia, the role focuses on securing strategic partnerships, attracting sponsors and exhibitors, and expanding the event’s presence in the fitness and wellness industry. The BDM will drive commercial growth, build key relationships, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful execution in the Saudi market.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure sponsorships, exhibitors, and strategic partners.
• Develop and execute business development strategies to grow event participation.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the fitness and wellness industry.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and partnership deals.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to ensure successful event delivery.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform outreach efforts.

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or partnerships within events, fitness, or wellness industries.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships.
• Knowledge of the Saudi market and regional business practices.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Results-driven with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple stakeholders.

Working For You

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation and offer our teams a hybrid work environment

• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Competitive Salary & Commission Structure
• Medical Insurance and Air Ticket
• 25 days Annual Leave
• Hybrid Working Model

About The Business

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 42 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com.