Project Manager - Sales

Hospitality Management Jobs; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury events company in Saudi Arabia is looking for a highly driven Project Manager – Sales to lead proactive sales initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in catering or luxury hospitality sales, with a strong database of key contacts and exceptional communication skills. Fluency in Arabic and English is required. The role involves generating leads, building partnerships, and contributing to revenue growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Accommodation

Transportation

KPI incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in catering/event sales or luxury hospitality sales roles.
• Previous experience in luxury hotels, catering companies, or event management firms is preferred.
• Valid Saudi driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Generate and convert leads through proactive sales activities.
• Support the Assistant Director of Sales and wider sales team.
• Build long-term partnerships through effective negotiations.
• Drive awareness of catering and event services.
• Contribute to revenue growth by converting opportunities.

Skills

Proven track record of success in sales within Saudi Arabia

Fluency in both Arabic and English

Exceptional communication and negotiation skills

Strong market knowledge

Ability to generate business proactively

Job description

Salary & Benefits

USD 6,100 / month.

Accommodation.

Transportation.

KPI incentives.

Job Overview

Our client, an ultra-luxury events and banqueting company in Saudi Arabia, is seeking a highly driven and well-connected Project Manager – Sales to spearhead proactive sales initiatives.

The successful candidate will already have a strong presence in the market, with an extensive client network across corporate, government, social, and high-end event segments.

This role requires a proactive sales professional with proven expertise in outside catering and luxury hospitality sales, capable of generating leads, driving conversions, and creating strong partnerships to deliver outstanding business results.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and convert leads through proactive sales activities, with a focus on outside catering, luxury events, and corporate functions.
• Leverage extensive client networks to secure business from corporate accounts, government entities, affluent families, wedding and event planners, DMCs, production companies, and venues.
• Support the Assistant Director of Sales and wider sales team by connecting them with key accounts and decision-makers.
• Build long-term partnerships through effective negotiations and business development strategies.
• Participate in sales calls, site visits, and client meetings to secure and close new business opportunities.
• Proactively gather and share market intelligence, competitor analysis, and industry updates to identify and capture new opportunities.
• Represent the company at key industry events and maintain strong visibility within the market.
• Drive awareness of catering and event services while ensuring the highest standards of service delivery.
• Contribute to revenue growth by converting opportunities into confirmed business in both short-term and contractual catering projects.
• Uphold excellent client relationship management, providing a positive representation at all times.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven track record of success in sales within Saudi Arabia, with an established database of key contacts.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in catering / event sales or luxury hospitality sales roles.
• Strong background in outside catering for social events, corporate functions, weddings, royal events, and high-end gatherings.
• Previous experience in luxury hotels, catering companies, or event management firms is preferred.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English, with exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Valid Saudi driver’s license required.
• Strong market knowledge, including competitor landscape, economic trends, and customer preferences.
• Ability to generate business proactively, open new doors, and deliver measurable results.
• Collaborative and supportive approach to working with junior sales team members.
• High level of professionalism, cultural awareness, and client relationship skills.
• Familiarity with royal protocols, food defense, or royal guard procedures is an advantage but not mandatory.