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# Sales Manager - Construction Saudi Cluster (Saudi National) at dmg events

- **Company:** dmg events
- **Location:** Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- **Posted:** 2026-09-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dmgevents/jobs/8172711

## Job description

## About us

dmg events is an international exhibitions and publishing company. We attract more than 425,000 visitors to our global portfolio of 80 exhibitions each year. Through our global events, our aim is simple. We want to accelerate business through face-to-face events, which is why we work so hard to bring people together, creating opportunities for them to network, learn and do business. dmg events is part of the Daily Mail Group Trust (DMGT). DMGT Manages a diverse, multinational portfolio of companies with total revenues of £2bn, that provide businesses and consumers with compelling information, analysis, insight, events, news and entertainment.

Job Purpose: The primary function of this role is to drive revenues through exhibition stands, sponsorship, and branding opportunities for well-established brands.

Job Description:

- To be fully responsible for the revenue generation of the exhibition stands and sponsorship packages to achieve agreed sales targets for your event
- Sell exhibition space and sponsorships in accordance with set targets to ensure the revenue budget is achieved
- Working with the Sales Director to support the management of a network of overseas sales agents who sell exhibition stands and sponsorship and to achieve the agreed sales target
- To seek out, consider and evaluate new business opportunities
- Monitor sales figures and report on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis to enable senior management to be updated on the progress of the show and sponsorships
- Provide the Sales Director with weekly report detailing activities and forecast
- Regularly and frequently review and monitor competitive publications/exhibitions and identify new leads to ensure that sales opportunities are developed and maximised
- Maintain regular contact and visit existing and potential clients to ensure that current and new business is developed
- Develop relations with current/new associations and organizations to maintain/gain support in relevant industries
- Visit exhibitions and other events in order to contact current clients and develop relations with potential clients
- Identify and develop new business opportunities by organic growth/new product development in order that the revenue is maximized
- Establish substantial relationships throughout the marketplace in order to become aware of new business/acquisition opportunities
- Together with the Sales Director and Marketing Manager, assist in developing a marketing strategy to generate maximum exhibitor participation, visitor and exhibitor attendance figures
- To work closely with the accounts department in collections due for exhibitor sales

Requirements and skills required:

- Min 3-5 years of B2B sales management and account management experience.
- Previous relevant experience in events company is a plus
- Experience in the Middle East market is a plus
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with a wide variety of clients and partners across multiple mediums, including phone, email, and face-to-face meetings
- Able to sell with a consultative approach
- Highly motivated, ambitious, with a desire to take ownership and responsibility to ensure the best outcome
- Ability to work towards KPIs, using them as a motivational tool to hit and exceed targets
- Adaptable and collaborative nature, working with colleagues across the team

"Please take the time to read the job description, you must meet all the criteria set out above for your application to be considered. We do check all applications and suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 days. If you are not contacted by us within 5 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time."

## #LI-DNI

## About dmg events

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: dmg events is a global organizer of over 115 face-to-face exhibitions, conferences, and awards ceremonies and a publisher of trade magazines, operating across key industry sectors including construction, energy, food & hospitality, and coatings.
- **Entity Type**: Private (wholly-owned subsidiary of Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT))
- **Headquarters**: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- **Founded**: 1989
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Events & Exhibitions, Trade Media & Publishing
- **Target customers**: B2B, serving professionals, businesses, and government entities across diverse sectors including construction, energy, food & hospitality, coatings, interiors, and education.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "To accelerate business growth by fostering unparalleled opportunities through face-to-face events" [dmgevents.com/about-us](https://www.dmgevents.com/about-us/)

## Products & Services
- **Exhibitions**: Large-scale trade shows that "bring businesses, products, and people together, fostering innovation and forging new partnerships." Flagship events include the Big 5 Construct series (Saudi, Global), NOG Energy Week, Asia Pacific Coatings Show, and Saudi Wood Expo. [dmgevents.com](https://www.dmgevents.com/)
- **Conferences**: Strategic and technical conferences that "tackle the biggest issues across diverse industries, bringing together leading minds to bring about collective change." [dmgevents.com/about-us](https://www.dmgevents.com/about-us/)
- **Awards Ceremonies**: Programs that "honor those who drive change, innovate, and excel within their fields, celebrating their outstanding contributions." [dmgevents.com/about-us](https://www.dmgevents.com/about-us/)
- **Digital News Platforms**: Includes "Energy Connects," a global digital news platform providing curated content and thought-leadership. [dmgevents.com](https://www.dmgevents.com/)
- **Trade Magazines**: Print and digital publications serving their core sectors.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (dmg events is a subsidiary of DMGT, an international portfolio with total revenues of around £1 billion). [dmgevents.com/about-us](https://www.dmgevents.com/about-us/)
- **Key Metric**: Organizes over 115 events annually, attracting more than 650,000 visitors. Operates with 13 offices in 10 countries (including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, UK, Canada, and Singapore). [dmgevents.com/about-us](https://www.dmgevents.com/about-us/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Wholly-owned subsidiary of DMGT (Daily Mail and General Trust).
- **Growth Signals**: Strong global expansion through "geo-adapting" flagship events to new markets (e.g., Big 5 Construct Saudi, Vietnam Manufacturing). Has set a public target to halve Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and achieve Net Zero by 2050. [dmgevents.com/about-us](https://www.dmgevents.com/about-us/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Global Scale & Local Presence**: With offices in 10 countries, the company combines a global portfolio of over 115 events with deep local market understanding, allowing them to "geo-adapt" core event brands to new regions. [dmgevents.com/about-us](https://www.dmgevents.com/about-us/)
- **DMGT Backing**: As a subsidiary of a major international media group (DMGT), dmg events has the financial stability and strategic resources to pursue acquisitions and long-term growth.
- **Multi-Sector Diversification**: The company is not reliant on a single industry, operating across construction, energy, hospitality, coatings, education, and more, which provides resilience against sector-specific downturns.

## Strategic Focus
- **Sustainability**: A core strategic priority with a clear target to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and achieve Net Zero by 2050. [dmgevents.com/about-us](https://www.dmgevents.com/about-us/)
- **International Expansion**: Continued growth through strategic acquisitions and geo-adaptation of flagship events into new and emerging markets.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Designing events "with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equality" and creating a culture of belonging internally. [dmgevents.com/about-us](https://www.dmgevents.com/about-us/)
- **Youth Empowerment**: Running youth programs designed to "empower the next generation" with tools and opportunities. [dmgevents.com/about-us](https://www.dmgevents.com/about-us/)

## Why Work Here
- **Global & Dynamic Environment**: Work across a portfolio of world-class events in diverse industries (construction, energy, hospitality, etc.) with colleagues in 10 countries.
- **Culture & Values**: Emphasizes integrity, accountability, and ethical standards. The company states its mission is to "build a supportive and dynamic workplace that prioritizes employees." [dmgevents.com/life-at-dmg](https://www.dmgevents.com/life-at-dmg/)
- **Employee Development**: Actively invests in talent development, providing opportunities for upskilling, people management, and becoming industry experts. [dmgevents.com/life-at-dmg](https://www.dmgevents.com/life-at-dmg/)
- **Wellbeing & Recognition**: Promotes a healthy work-life balance through initiatives like "Wellness Week," and has a culture of recognizing and rewarding excellence. [dmgevents.com/life-at-dmg](https://www.dmgevents.com/life-at-dmg/)
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: Committed to creating a culture of "diversity, inclusion, and belonging," recognizing that different perspectives bring value. [dmgevents.com/life-at-dmg](https://www.dmgevents.com/life-at-dmg/)
- **Work Policy**: Offices in Dubai, London, Riyadh, Hanoi, Singapore, and more. Roles are posted with specific locations (e.g., Dubai, London, Riyadh, Hanoi), suggesting a preference for in-office or hybrid work depending on the role and location. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/dmgevents](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dmgevents)

## Sources
1. [dmgevents.com](https://www.dmgevents.com/)
2. [dmgevents.com/about-us](https://www.dmgevents.com/about-us/)
3. [dmgevents.com/life-at-dmg](https://www.dmgevents.com/life-at-dmg/)
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/dmgevents](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dmgevents)

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