Exhibition Sales Manager

The Exhibition Sales Manager is responsible for leading and driving all sales activities across Artex's portfolio of exhibitions in Kuwait and the GCC. The role requires a senior commercial professional who can build and manage a sales team, develop strategic client relationships, and take full ownership of booth sales revenue targets across the annual events calendar. This is a key leadership position reporting directly to the founders, with significant influence over the commercial direction of the company.Sales Leadership & StrategyDevelop and execute the sales strategy for each exhibition in the Artex calendarSet individual and team booth sales targets per event and ensure they are metIdentify new business opportunities and market segments for exhibitor acquisitionBuild and maintain a high-value pipeline of corporate accounts, brands, and industry playersLead by example by personally managing key accounts and high-value dealsMonitor market trends and competitor activity to inform pricing and positioning strategyTeam ManagementRecruit, onboard, and manage the sales team including sales representatives and agentsSet clear KPIs and performance targets for each team memberConduct regular one-on-one reviews, coaching sessions, and team meetingsMotivate and develop the team to consistently exceed individual and collective targetsCreate a high-performance sales culture built on accountability and resultsClient Relationship ManagementServe as the senior point of contact for key exhibitor accounts and strategic partnersBuild long-term relationships with decision-makers across target industriesNegotiate and close high-value contracts within approved commercial parametersEnsure exhibitor satisfaction from contract signing through to event deliveryDrive repeat participation and referrals from existing exhibitor baseCoordination & ReportingReport directly to the founders on all commercial matters, pipeline performance, and strategic opportunitiesProvide accurate weekly and monthly sales forecasts and pipeline reports to the founding teamWork closely with operations and marketing to align sales activity with event deliveryContribute to commercial planning, pricing strategy, and budgeting for each eventOversee CRM management and ensure data integrity across all accountsRepresent Artex at industry functions, trade events, and senior client meetingsStakeholder & Founder CollaborationWork hand-in-hand with the founders to shape the commercial vision of the companyProvide market intelligence and on-the-ground feedback to inform business decisionsParticipate in leadership discussions on event concepts, expansion plans, and new market opportunitiesAct as a trusted commercial partner to the founding team in building Artex's reputation in the Kuwait exhibitions market

Skills

Desired SkillsProven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a sales team in a target-driven environmentStrong strategic thinking with the ability to build and execute a commercial sales plan from scratchExceptional negotiation and closing skills with a track record of winning high-value contractsExcellent communication and presentation skills in both Arabic and English — confident engaging C-level decision-makersDeep understanding of the Kuwait and GCC business landscape with an established network across key industriesEntrepreneurial mindset — comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment with minimal structureAbility to work directly with founders and contribute beyond the sales functionCommercially astute with the ability to analyze pipeline data and translate it into accurate forecastsExperience managing a CRM system and driving data discipline across a sales teamStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events and accounts simultaneouslyHigh emotional intelligence — able to build lasting relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholdersSelf-starter who takes full ownership of results without waiting to be directed