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About Tahaluf

Tahaluf stands as Saudi Arabia's largest organizer of both live and virtual B2B events, excelling in space, attendance, workforce, and revenue. This enterprise is a joint effort between Informa PLC, Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and the Events Investment Fund (EIF). The company cultivates a culture brimming with collaboration, creativity, and enthusiasm, partnering with numerous governmental and private entities at the forefront of Saudi Arabia's vast B2B and B2C events landscape.

Prominent events under Tahaluf's portfolio include LEAP and Cityscape—the world's biggest events in technology and real estate sectors—Black Hat MEA, renowned for its Guinness World Record-holding Capture the Flag competition, and CPHI Middle East, the largest pharmaceutical inauguration event historically.

Role Overview

The Exhibition Director (ED) plays a crucial leadership role with responsibility for steering the event's long-term growth and commercial achievements. This position demands shaping future strategic directions and ensuring impeccable execution standards across all event operations.

Primary Duties

Promote a positive, collaborative workplace culture that energizes and values team members.
Serve as a key representative for the event, maintaining strong partnerships with clients, government officials, industry groups, and suppliers.
Cooperate closely with the Commercial Director to keep sales teams motivated and aligned with commercial goals.
Develop and sustain effective collaborations within Tahaluf and Informa Markets.
Partner with EVP and AVP leadership to coordinate portfolio strategies, financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and brand expansion worldwide.
Craft and execute a continuous strategic plan to enhance growth and event success.
Ensure the exhibition remains a sector leader by boosting market share, brand visibility, and delivering customer value.
Manage the event’s budgets and quarterly financial forecasts to hit revenue and profitability goals.
Define the event's positioning, adapting to evolving industry requirements and audience expectations.
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of industry trends and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions.
Create an empowering environment where employees are supported, valued, and motivated.
Lead employee development through coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.

Qualifications and Experience

At least five years in leadership roles managing large-scale B2B exhibitions with strong commercial success.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
Proven leadership experience with full responsibility for commercial and operational success.
Skilled in formulating and implementing strategic growth plans.
Strong financial literacy encompassing reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and profit management.
Top-notch communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Excellent networking skills to establish and nurture lasting client and partner relationships.
A collaborative approach to leadership and cross-functional teamwork.
Ability to interpret market shifts, industry regulations, and political developments to generate business opportunities.
Innovative mindset to apply market insights into compelling event content and new product developments.
Excellent understanding of customer needs to craft commercially viable solutions.
Flexibility and resilience in a dynamic, fast-moving work environment.
Proven capacity to motivate and lead teams to high performance.
Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written) is strongly preferred for better engagement with regional stakeholders.

Desired Additional Experience

If possible, prior work experience within the Middle East region.
Background in safety, security, fire protection, emergency management, or chemical resilience sectors is a bonus.

Additional Information and Benefits

Comprehensive medical insurance covering employees and their families.
28 days of annual leave.
School fee support up to 40,000 SAR per child annually, applicable for up to three children.
Wellbeing initiatives.
Remote work option on Sundays.
Flexibility to work remotely from any location for two months annually.
Coverage of family visa costs for up to three children.
Annual flight allowance for expatriates.
Local relocation benefits include paid flights for employee and dependents, 30 days of paid accommodation or serviced apartment upon arrival (or a one-time payment if already housed), and 2,500 SAR for shipping or excess baggage against receipts.
International relocation support offers paid flights, 60 days accommodation (or equivalent payment), and 2,500 SAR for shipping/excess baggage with receipts.
Company embraces diversity, provides disability-friendly environment, and is committed to inclusive hiring based on merit and qualifications.

Exhibition Director