Senior Sales Manager - LIONS Riyadh
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About LIONS Riyadh
LIONS Riyadh marks a bold new chapter for the world’s most prestigious platform for creative marketing. Launched by Tahaluf in partnership with LIONS and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Media, it is a distinct Festival within the global LIONS community, home to the renowned Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Designed to amplify Middle Eastern creativity on the global stage, LIONS Riyadh will showcase the region’s talent, ideas and storytelling while connecting its creative industries with the world’s leading networks, brands and decision-makers. The inaugural three-day Festival takes place at KAFD, Riyadh, from 6–8 December 2027. It will bring together regional and global CMOs, creative leaders, agencies, brands and emerging talent around creative excellence, effectiveness, culture and the future of the industry.
Qualifications
- Industry experience within a New Business hunting role.
- Demonstrable experience/track record performing in a new business hunter role in a solutions-based B2B environment.
- Experience within media, advertising, marketing, creative industries, technology, major events or premium B2B platforms is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of the advertising, media and creative-industry landscape.
- Experience selling to brands, agencies, media companies, technology platforms or other senior B2B clients.
- Has a network of clients in at leas one market/sector and a proven track record in new business development.
- Managing stakeholders within a range of different customers
- Has an established network of Clients/Customers/contacts at all levels within the Industry and associated markets
- Demonstrable knowledge of the competitive landscape.
- Experience of complex sales situations and demonstratable history of Sales KPI delivery
- Experience using CRM to manage Customer data and forecast sales opportunities
- Experience developing bespoke commercial solutions and consultative propositions is advantageous.
- Saudi Arabia or GCC market experience is desirable.
- International sales experience would be an advantage.
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