Sales Manager - Temporary/Contingent Contract

Company Description

Tahaluf is rewriting the events playbook. Its purpose is transformational, its DNA digital, and its ambition unprecedented. Tahaluf is scaling to further increase its lead as the largest B2B Live and On Demand Events organiser in Saudi Arabia: by SQM, Attendance, Colleagues and Revenue.

To scale at this pace requires impeccable local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to enjoy the support and partnership of several Government and Non-Government Organisations that are at the apex of Saudi’s B2B and B2C large scale events scene. In fact, our partners do not just support the expansion of live events in the Kingdom; they are also the partner of choice for heavyweights like Apple, Amazon and AliBaba.

Be part of something BIG! Building on the success of record-breaking tech event LEAP, the most attended tech event in the world, Tahaluf is making a huge impact on the global events sector. Tahaluf is bringing iconic Informa brands to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including Cityscape Global, which celebrated record-breaking participation at its debut Saudi edition and award-winning cyber-security event Black Hat.

Join our ambitious and highly committed team, who are not afraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. Be ready to be thrown in at the deep end, taking on large-scale projects from day one, under the guidance of a supportive leadership team who will encourage your personal development and offer you new opportunities.

Job Description

We are building awe-inspiring experiences. We are launching award-winning brands. And we are scaling faster than any event organiser in history. Take a leap with Tahaluf, we are offering you the chance to:

• Work within a highly dynamic business with the energy and style of a start-up
• Be part of building a business that is launching new products and events at scale
• Grab an opportunity to accelerate your career and make a real impact.

This is a temporary contract role, from the 20th of August to mid-December 2025. We are looking for someone currently working on a contract or contingent basis, or someone who is willing to do so.

This role will involve assisting our Sales team on the Innovation-Driven Water Sustainability Conference & Awards (IDWSC) 2025, taking place in December.

Responsibilities:

• Actively reach out to targeted companies and prospects based on provided lead lists / build lists
• Conduct follow-up calls/emails and schedule meetings with potential sponsors and exhibitors
• Support in proposal sharing, documentation, and updating the sales tracker

Measures of Success:

• Minimum of 30 outreach activities per day (calls/emails/ meetings combined)
• 30+ qualified proposals per week
• Minimum of 5 closed deal per week (after onboarding/training phase)
• Timely and accurate updates to the sales tracker

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in B2B sales, preferably in exhibitions, conferences, or related industries
• Familiarity with the Saudi market and government/semi-government entities is a strong advantage
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• CRM usage and lead tracking proficiency
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Fluent in both Arabic and English

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