Commercial Tourism Partnerships Manager

Position : Commercial Tourism Partnerships Manager - Sporting Event Location : Riyadh / Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (with potential deployment to Al Khobar based on operational requirements) Contract Duration : July 2026 March 2027 We are seeking a Commercial Tourism Partnerships Manager to support the delivery of a major international sporting event hosted in Saudi Arabia. This role will focus on driving tourism-related commercial partnerships, developing destination-led travel initiatives, and working with key industry stakeholders to maximize visitor demand and international engagement. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage strategic partnerships with airlines, travel agencies, tour operators, destination management companies (DMCs), hospitality providers, and tourism stakeholders Identify and execute commercial opportunities that enhance tourism demand and international visitor inflow Lead negotiations and manage key partner relationships across the travel and tourism ecosystem Design and support travel packages, tourism campaigns, and destination marketing initiatives linked to the event Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver 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 seamless visitor experience delivery during the event period

Minimum 5 years of experience in sales, business development, partnerships, account management, or commercial roles within tourism, travel, aviation, hospitality, destination management, or related sectors Strong experience managing relationships with airlines, OTAs, travel agencies, DMCs, hotels, or tourism authorities Proven ability to develop tourism products, travel packages, or destination-led commercial initiatives Strong understanding of tourism distribution channels, B2B sales, and customer acquisition strategies Experience with digital travel platforms, online booking ecosystems, and travel technologies is an advantage Previous exposure to major events, sports events, tourism boards, or large-scale destination marketing initiatives is highly desirable Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-pressure event environment