Buyer Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 168,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

A global events organization in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Buyer Manager to oversee buyer acquisition and conversion strategies. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in B2B account management and client relationship management. This role offers flexible working hours, competitive bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including medical cover and annual leave.

Benefits

Medical and air ticket

Competitive bonus

25 days paid annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the B2B account management or event industry.
• Proven track record managing complex client relationships.
• Confident in building networks and partnerships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of buyer acquisition and conversion.
• Shape strategies aligned with event objectives.
• Manage high-value buyer relationships ensuring satisfaction.

Skills

B2B account management

Client relationship management

Networking

Data-driven decision making

CRM tools proficiency

Tools

CRM tools

Excel

Event platforms

Job description

Overview

Want to build your career in a FTSE 10 company, working in the exciting and dynamic events industry, where no day is the same?

About the Team

Part of RELX, RX is a global events organizer, creating market-leading events that bring together industry professionals from around the world, operating in dynamic industry segments, delivering innovative and impactful events that connect businesses and drive growth.

About the role

As Buyer Manager at RX, you\'ll lead the development and delivery of buyer acquisition strategies, while working with teams across a matrix organization. You\'ll work alongside a talented and dedicated group of professionals who are passionate about creating exceptional experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of buyer acquisition and conversion for your events
• Shape and execute visitor and buyer recruitment strategies aligned with event objectives and audience segmentation.
• Build and manage high-value buyer relationships (individual and group), ensuring satisfaction, retention, and event ROI.
• Effectively manage large scale, senior stakeholders, ensuring clear and persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and event technology teams to drive optimum matchmaking outcomes
• Analyse buyer data to inform buyer programme improvements and present strategic insights to leadership.
• Attend major events to support buyer experience, provide real-time issue resolution, and represent the RX brand.

Requirements

• Proven experience within B2B account management, marketing or event industry
• Proven track record managing complex client relationships across global markets.
• Confident building networks and partnerships with stakeholders.
• Experience of having telephone conversations with senior leaders.
• Experienced at using data to support decision making.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
• Comfortable with international travel and onsite hosting duties.
• Proficiency in CRM tools, Excel, and event platforms.

Working for you

RX promote a healthy work life balance, with flexible working hours, wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals to meet your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.

These are some of the benefits on offer:

• Medical and Air ticket
• Competitive bonus
• 25 days paid annual leave

About the Company

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 41 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, RX Middle East | RX

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