Key Account Manager

Hire Rightt - Executive Search & HR Advisory; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search and HR advisory firm is seeking a Key Account Manager to develop long-term relationships with Corporate and Trade customers in the travel sector. The ideal candidate must be a Saudi National, fluent in English, French, and Arabic, with proven sales experience in the travel or airline industry. The role involves connecting with decision-makers and driving revenue growth within the Riyadh market. This position offers significant opportunities for business development and account management.

Qualifications

• Open to Saudi Nationals only, in line with local regulatory requirements.
• Fluency in English, French, and Arabic is mandatory.
• Strong sales experience within the travel or airline industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term relationships with assigned Corporate and Trade customers.
• Connect with key business executives, decision makers, and stakeholders.
• Drive revenue within Saudi Arabia’s travel sector.

Skills

Sales experience

B2B sales

Relationship building

Commercial judgment

Job description

Overview

Within the framework of the local commercial team the Key Account Manager is responsible for developing long-term relationships with a portfolio of assigned Corporate and Trade customers, connecting with key business executives, decision makers and stakeholders.

1) A market-facing sales role focused on driving contracted revenue within Saudi Arabia’s travel sector.

Responsibilities

• Developing long-term relationships with a portfolio of assigned Corporate and Trade customers.
• Connecting with key business executives, decision makers and stakeholders.
• A market-facing sales role focused on driving contracted revenue within Saudi Arabia’s travel sector.

Key Requirements – Part 1

• Open to Saudi Nationals only, in line with local regulatory requirements
• Fluency in English is required
• Solid sales background within the travel or airline industry, with direct exposure to the Riyadh / KSA market
• Demonstrated success in B2B sales, key account growth, and deal execution
• Strong commercial judgment with the ability to identify, convert, and expand sales opportunities
• Confident relationship builder with corporate and trade decision-makers

Key Requirements – Part 2

• Fluency in English, French, and Arabic is mandatory
• Strong, hands-on sales experience within the travel or aviation industry, specifically covering the Riyadh market
• Proven track record in corporate and trade sales, contract negotiations, and revenue growth
• Ability to independently drive new business, manage high-value accounts, and close complex deals
• Commercially astute with strong stakeholder influence at decision-maker level