Sales and Events Specialist - Middle East

Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development (70%)

• Identify, prospect, and acquire new B2B clients for the "Resourcing Leaders" product in the Middle East region.
• Collaborate with the Global Commercial team to leverage existing clients suitable for the Middle East market.
• Build and manage a sales pipeline from lead generation to deal closure, maintaining accurate CRM records.
• Negotiate contracts, close business, and consistently meet/exceed sales targets.
• Cultivate strong, trusted relationships with decision-makers to drive repeat business, including upsell and cross-sell opportunities.

Event & Relationship Management (30%)

• Work closely with the Community Manager and RLME community to build brand loyalty and identify growth opportunities.
• Coordinate with the RL Global Event Manager and team to ensure consistent brand growth and relevant local feedback.
• Represent the company at recruitment events and industry meetings, building a positive brand image.
• Attend events strategically for networking and lead generation.
• Support event logistics and coordination to ensure successful operations.
• Gather and communicate feedback from event participants to the broader team.

Requirements

• Proven sales, business development, or customer-facing experience with a record of meeting/exceeding targets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to compellingly present products/brands.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in CRM software (preferably HubSpot).
• Self-starter comfortable with autonomous, remote work.
• Willing to travel frequently within the Middle East and occasionally to other regions for events/meetings.

About the Company

Jobs for Humanity’s events division is an award-winning, industry-leading company specializing in large-scale Festival Experiences and bespoke Leadership events for Talent Acquisition globally, including Europe, the Middle East, and the US. Their mission centers on elevating the Talent Acquisition field and empowering the people behind it. With a strong community-focus, they continually deliver premier event experiences in close alignment with industry demands.