Exhibition & Events Sales Manager
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About the Role
Location: UAE or KSA Salary: AED/SAR 18,000–22,000 per month + Uncapped Commission Employment Type: Permanent — Full Time About the Opportunity This is a permanent sales role at the heart of one of the most dynamic events businesses in the Middle East.
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Location
UAE or KSA
Salary
AED/SAR 18,000–22,000 per month + Uncapped Commission
Permanent — Full Time
About the Opportunity
This is a permanent sales role at the heart of one of the most dynamic events businesses in the Middle East.
You will be responsible for driving exhibitor and sponsorship revenue across Clarion Events Nexus's growing portfolio of regional events, starting with what promises to be one of the most significant exhibitions the region has ever hosted.
Your first major project will be the WFG26 Fire & Safety Expo and Health & Wellness Expo, two co-located world-class exhibitions at the World Firefighters Games 2026 in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia, hosted by Saudi Aramco.
With 7,000 competing athletes from 70 countries, 200,000+ attendees, and a qualified prospect database of more than 1,000 international companies already built, you will have everything you need to hit the ground running.
Beyond WFG26, you will play a central role in shaping the commercial success of future Clarion Events Nexus shows across the region, building lasting client relationships and growing with the business as our Middle East portfolio expands.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive exhibitor and sponsorship sales across Clarion Events Nexus's regional event portfolio
- Own the end-to-end sales cycle — from prospecting and pitching to negotiation and closing
- Build, manage, and convert a strong pipeline of regional and international prospects
- Conduct outbound sales activity, client meetings, and solution-based presentations
- Negotiate and close deals aligned with revenue targets and commercial strategy
- Maintain accurate CRM records and provide clear weekly reporting
- Collaborate with marketing, operations, and leadership to ensure seamless event delivery
- Represent the Clarion Events Nexus brand at industry events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities
- Stay close to market trends, competitive activity, and client needs across the Gulf region
What You Bring
- 3–5 years of proven B2B sales experience in exhibitions, events, media, or a related sector
- A strong, demonstrable track record of meeting and exceeding revenue targets
- Deep understanding of GCC business culture and regional decision-making dynamics
- Fluent Arabic and English — written and spoken — essential
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Experience managing a CRM and maintaining disciplined pipeline reporting
- A proactive, self-motivated mindset with genuine hunger to close
- Willingness to travel within the UAE and KSA as required
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary: AED/SAR 18,000–22,000 per month based on experience
- Uncapped commission structure — your earnings are a direct reflection of your performance
- A permanent role with real career progression within a global event-organizing group
- An established, qualified lead database to accelerate your pipeline from day one
- The opportunity to work on landmark regional and international events
- A collaborative, high-performance culture with strong leadership support
- The backing, brand equity, and resources of one of the world's leading event organizers
About Clarion Nexus
Clarion Events Nexus is the Middle East operating entity of Clarion Events, one of the world's leading event organizers with a portfolio of more than 150 events across 40 countries.
We deliver market-defining exhibitions, conferences, and professional platforms across a growing range of industries in the Gulf region and beyond.
We are building a permanent, high-performing commercial team in the Middle East and are looking for a driven, experienced sales professional to grow with us as we expand our regional portfolio.
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