Sales and Events Specialist-Middle East

Jobs for Humanity; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment organization seeks a results-oriented professional for a hybrid role focused on business development and B2B sales in Riyadh. Responsibilities include managing events, building relationships, and leveraging in-person engagements to generate leads. Ideal candidates are self-starters with strong communication skills and CRM proficiency. Flexible working hours and frequent travel within the region are expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales or customer-facing role with a successful track record.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage events and cultivate relationships to enhance brand loyalty.
• Attend recruitment events to generate leads and maintain a positive brand image.
• Coordinate event logistics to ensure successful execution.

Skills

B2B sales

Event management

Relationship building

Communication

CRM software proficiency

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

Overview

Role Summary: This is a dynamic hybrid role with a focus on business development and sales (approximately 70%), supported by hands-on event management and community engagement (approximately 30%). The successful candidate will be a results-oriented self-starter responsible for growing our "Resourcing Leaders" product in the Middle East region. This role requires a professional who is skilled at B2B sales and is adept at leveraging in-person events as a key tool for lead generation, networking, and relationship building. This role offers flexible working hours to accommodate your schedule and the needs of our global team.

Responsibilities

• Event & Relationship Management (30%)
  • Work closely with the Community Manager and the RLME (Resourcing Leaders, Middle East) community to build trust and loyalty across the brand and highlight areas of opportunity.
  • Working closely with the RL Global Event Manager and their dedicated RL event team to ensure global growth of the brand and provide feedback from a local market perspective.
  • Act as a company representative at various recruitment events and industry meetings, cultivating a positive brand image.
  • Strategically attend events to network with attendees and generate high-quality leads for the sales pipeline.
  • Assist with event logistics and coordination as needed, ensuring all events run smoothly and successfully.
  • Gather feedback from event participants and communicate their needs and insights to the broader team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sales, business development, or customer-facing role, with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tell a compelling story about a product or brand.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency with CRM software (Ideally, HubSpot) is required to manage client records and sales activities.
• Must be a self-starter who thrives in an autonomous, remote work environment.
• Willingness to travel frequently to events and client visits within region with occasional travel to attend events in other areas/regions where necessary