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

Requirements

• 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