Partnership Manager (Arabic Speaking) This global events business rooted in hospitality investment and development are known for delivering high-value conferences that go beyond content and networking. They facilitate real deals and drive meaningful investment across the region. Their clients are the industry's key decision-makers (hospitality investors, owners, developers, operators, and advisors) across hotels, branded residences, F&B, wellness, and travel. The need has arisen for an experienced Arabic Speaking Partnership Manager to lead on commercial growth. This is a hands-on role focused on securing and expanding sponsorship revenue through strategic client relationships, high-impact storytelling, and long-term value creation. You'll play a central role in shaping the commercial success of their flagship event, working closely the MD and cross-functional teams across marketing, content, and operations. This role requires someone who is:A confident deal maker with a strong sales record and client-first approach Comfortable owning and delivering against revenue targets Commercially astute and able to navigate complex client organisations Comfortable in a small, agile, high-performing team Key Responsibilities Lead sponsorship sales, closing high-value, multi-stakeholder deals Develop, execute, and continuously refine go-to-market sales strategies Identify, target, and convert new business opportunities and market segments Nurture and expand existing key accounts to maximise customer lifetime value Build a visible personal brand, participating in panels, podcasts, and social media Work alongside sales colleagues to cross-sell and upsell Partner with marketing, production, and operations to align messaging and deliverable Help shape sponsorship products (physical and digital) that deliver tangible value Collaborate with their Client Success team to ensure high retention and satisfaction rates Build long-term partnerships that extend across multiple events and years Experience and Skills Required Minimum 8 year's proven sales experience, ideally in events or B2B services Strong track record in closing complex, high-value sponsorship deals Experience navigating C-level and multi-stakeholder sales cycles Results-driven, proactive, and goal-oriented with strong commercial instincts High emotional intelligence and ability to build trust with clients and teams alike Fluent English & Arabic are required, additional languages is a plus Experience using Hub Spot or other CRM systems preferred This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative, flat structure with a truly international team, driven by outcomes, not hierarchy. This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting - someone who is self-motivated, proactive, commercially sharp, and, most importantly, conscientious. EA License No.: R19C9859Agency License No.: 11C4388
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