Sales and Marketing Specialist

Marketing and Sales Specialist — Tourism Startup Company: Athar DMC (شركة أثر لإدارة الوجهات >السياحية) Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia (On-site) Work Type: Full-Time Company Description Athar DMC is dedicated to enriching tourism experiences in Saudi Arabia by serving as a one-stop shop for inbound tourists and corporate clients. As a trusted Destination Management Company, we provide comprehensive travel and tourism solutions, ranging from tailored itinerary planning to seamless on-the-ground logistics. Our mission is to showcase the rich culture, heritage, and modern attractions of Saudi Arabia while supporting the rapid growth of the local tourism sector. Job Overview We are looking for a dynamic, creative, and customer-focused Marketing and Sales Specialist to join our growing team in Al Khobar. In this role, you will act as the bridge between our brand and our travelers—driving our digital presence to capture attention, generating quality leads, and delivering exceptional service to turn inquiries into unforgettable travel experiences. If you have a passion for travel, a strong background in digital marketing, CRM expertise, and a knack for building meaningful customer relationships, we would love to have you on board. Key Responsibilities Marketing & Brand Growth • Social Media Management: Create, schedule, and manage engaging content across major platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, etc.) to showcase Saudi destinations and tours. • Campaign Execution: Plan and execute digital marketing campaigns to drive brand awareness, lead generation, and website traffic. • Content Creation: Produce compelling visuals, captions, and short-form videos highlighting unique travel experiences using tools like Canva, CapCut, or Adobe Suite. • Market Insights: Monitor social trends, analyze performance metrics, and gather insights to continuously refine our marketing strategies. Sales & Operations • Customer Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for prospective travelers, responding warmly and promptly to inquiries via email, chat, and social channels. • Consultative Selling: Understand customer preferences, budgets, and travel styles to recommend, negotiate, and sell suitable tour packages. • Itinerary Design: Craft personalized, detailed, and engaging travel itineraries tailored to guest expectations in collaboration with reservations and operations teams. • Pipeline Management: Track leads, manage bookings, and nurture customer relationships efficiently using our CRM platform. Requirements & Qualifications • Experience: Proven background in marketing, digital media, or tourism sales (startup experience is a strong plus). • Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of tourism products and services in Saudi Arabia, with specific familiarity with the Eastern Province and key national destinations. • Sales & Communication: Demonstrated success in lead generation, client meetings, negotiation, and closing deals, backed by exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Travel Flexibility: Ability and willingness to travel domestically across Saudi Arabia and internationally for work-related projects, trade shows, and client engagements as required. • Tech Proficiency: Hands-on experience working with CRM tools and basic office software, alongside familiarity with digital marketing and social media promotion. • Language Skills: Fluency in Arabic and a strong command of English are essential for engaging our diverse clientele. • Education: Relevant diploma or bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Tourism, or a related field preferred. • Location: Ability to work on-site in Al Khobar, manage multiple priorities, and meet targets within defined timelines. What We Offer • Competitive Compensation: Base salary paired with attractive performance-based sales bonuses and incentives. • Growth & Ownership: An energetic, creative startup environment where your voice matters, offering rapid opportunities for career advancement. • Travel Perks: Free or heavily discounted company tours, annual travel allowances, and firsthand opportunities to explore our destinations. • Professional Development: Access to continuous learning, digital marketing workshops, and industry certifications. • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness support to keep you thriving personally and professionally. Show more Show less

Experience in marketing, digital media, or tourism sales (startup experience is a strong plus). Solid understanding of tourism products and services in Saudi Arabia, with familiarity with the Eastern Province and key national destinations. Sales & communication: demonstrated success in lead generation, client meetings, negotiation, and closing deals, backed by exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Travel flexibility: ability and willingness to travel domestically across Saudi Arabia and internationally for work-related projects, trade shows, and client engagements as required. Tech proficiency: hands-on experience with CRM tools and basic office software, alongside familiarity with digital marketing and social media promotion. Language skills: fluency in Arabic and strong command of English. Education: relevant diploma or bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Tourism, or a related field preferred. Location: ability to work on-site in Al Khobar and meet targets within defined timelines.

Marketing & Brand Growth: Social Media Management across Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn; Campaign Execution for digital marketing to drive brand awareness, lead generation, and website traffic; Content Creation using Canva, CapCut, or Adobe Suite; Market Insights to analyze performance metrics. Sales & Operations: Customer Engagement as primary contact for prospective travelers; Consultative Selling to understand preferences and budgets; Itinerary Design in collaboration with reservations and operations; Pipeline Management to track leads and manage bookings using the CRM platform.