About the Role
Talent Blueprint FZ LLC is seeking a Commercial Tourism Partnerships Manager to play a key role in the successful delivery of a major international sporting event in Saudi Arabia. This position will focus on driving tourism-related commercial opportunities, developing destination-led travel initiatives, and fostering collaborations with industry stakeholders to enhance visitor engagement and international appeal.
Role Context and Location
The role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with potential deployment to Al Khobar depending on operational needs. Significant engagement with partners across Riyadh and Jeddah is expected.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage strategic commercial partnerships with key entities in the travel and tourism ecosystem, including airlines, travel agencies, tour operators, destination management companies (DMCs), and hospitality providers.
- Identify and execute commercial opportunities to enhance tourism demand and increase international visitor inflow for the event.
- Lead negotiation processes and manage relationships with key partners in the travel and tourism sector.
- Design and support the implementation of travel packages, tourism campaigns, and destination marketing initiatives linked to the sporting event.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve commercial and tourism growth objectives.
- Monitor market trends, visitor behavior, and performance metrics to optimize partner strategies and campaign effectiveness.
- Coordinate with hospitality, transport, and destination partners to ensure a seamless visitor experience during the event period.
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in sales, business development, partnerships, account management, or related commercial roles within the tourism, travel, aviation, hospitality, or destination management sectors.
- Demonstrated experience in managing relationships with airlines, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), travel agencies, DMCs, hotels, and tourism authorities.
- Proven track record in developing tourism products, travel packages, or destination-led commercial initiatives.
- Solid understanding of tourism distribution channels, B2B sales methodologies, and customer acquisition strategies.
- Previous exposure to major events, particularly sports events, working with tourism boards, or involvement in large-scale destination marketing initiatives is highly desirable.
Essential Skills
- Sales and Business Development
- Partnership and Account Management
- Commercial Acumen within Tourism and Travel Sectors
- Aviation, Hospitality, and Destination Management Expertise
- Relationship Management
- Understanding of Tourism Distribution Channels
- B2B Sales and Customer Acquisition Strategies
- Familiarity with Digital Travel Platforms, Online Booking Ecosystems, and Travel Technologies is an advantage.
- Experience with Major Events, Sports Events, Tourism Boards, and Destination Marketing.
- Negotiation and Stakeholder Management
- Strong Communication Skills
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure event environment.
Contract Details
This is a contract position with Talent Blueprint FZ LLC. The contract duration is from July 2026 to March 2027. The role requires 5-10 years of experience.
