Event Sales Executive

Paradox Events & Marketing & Production KSA | QA | UAE; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An events management company located in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Event Sales Executive to sell and close event projects. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, preparing proposals, and coordinating with production teams. The ideal candidate has strong sales and negotiation skills. This position offers the opportunity to engage with diverse clients and contribute to exciting events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, particularly in event management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Ability to handle multiple clients and projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Sell and close event projects managing client relationships.
• Prepare proposals and coordinate with production teams.
• Maintain an updated sales pipeline and meet sales targets.

Skills

Sales management

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Proposal preparation

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an Event Sales Executive who is responsible for selling and closing event projects, managing client relationships, and converting leads into confirmed deals.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Manage inbound and outbound event leads
• Understand client requirements and translate them into clear briefs
• Present event concepts, proposals, and quotations to clients
• Negotiate scope, timelines, and commercial terms
• Close deals and secure client approval and contracts

Client Relationship Management

• Act as the main point of contact during the sales phase
• Build long-term relationships with clients
• Manage expectations clearly before handover to production
• Maintain professional, confident communication at all times

Proposal & Commercial Management

• Prepare event proposals, presentations, and commercial quotations
• Ensure scope, pricing, and deliverables are clearly defined
• Coordinate internally to validate feasibility and pricing
• Secure signed approvals, LPOs, and payments before handover

Internal Coordination & Handover

• Conduct clear internal handovers to the production team
• Ensure all client requirements, timelines, and deliverables are documented
• Align internally before committing to clients
• Support production team during early project stages if needed

Pipeline & Reporting

• Maintain an updated sales pipeline
• Track leads, follow-ups, and closed deals
• Meet monthly and quarterly sales targets
• Provide regular sales reports and forecasts