Business Development Manager

Reed Exhibitions; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading exhibition organizer is seeking a Business Development Manager for FIBO Riyadh with a focus on securing strategic partnerships in the fitness and wellness industry. The ideal candidate will possess strong business development experience, excellent negotiation skills, and a thorough understanding of the Saudi market. Benefits include competitive salary, medical insurance, and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Personal and professional development opportunities

Competitive Salary & Commission Structure

Medical Insurance

Air Ticket

25 days Annual Leave

Hybrid Working Model

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or partnerships within events, fitness, or wellness industries.
• Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships.
• Results-driven with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure sponsorships, exhibitors, and strategic partners.
• Develop and execute business development strategies to grow event participation.
• Represent FIBO at industry events and networking opportunities.

Skills

Business development experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Knowledge of the Saudi market

Fluent in English and Arabic

Results-driven mentality

Job description

Role Open to Saudi National only

About the Role

As Business Development Manager for FIBO Riyadh, 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.
• Represent FIBO at industry events and networking opportunities.

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.

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