Business Development Director

K2 Integrity Holdings, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in advisory is seeking a Business Development professional with over 7 years of experience. The role involves identifying new opportunities, developing strategies for the Middle East market, and managing client relationships. This onsite position in Saudi Arabia is ideal for candidates with proven track records in business development and a strong understanding of the regional landscape.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in business development within professional services.
• Strong relationship building and client management skills.
• In-depth understanding of the regulatory landscape in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Develop and execute targeted business strategies for Middle Eastern markets.
• Build and nurture relationships with potential and existing clients.

Skills

Business Development

Client Management

Relationship Building

Market Understanding

Multilingual (Arabic and English)

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, Law or Related Field

Advanced Degree

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and partnerships within the audit forensics, construction/real estate, and financial crimes advisory space.
• Develop and execute targeted business strategies tailored to Middle Eastern markets, specifically Saudi Arabia.
• Build and nurture relationships with potential, new, and existing clients.
• Lead client meetings, presentations, and proposal development to showcase firm expertise and value proposition.
• Work closely with executive leadership and technical teams to align business development efforts with service delivery capabilities.
• Provide market feedback to shape firm’s service offerings and competitive positioning.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and networking sessions.

Qualifications:

• 7+ Years of experience in business development within a professional services or consulting environment.
• Degree in business, finance, law or related field. Advanced degree highly preferred.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and closing business deals.
• In-depth understanding of the regulatory and business landscape in the Middle East.
• Strong relationship building and client management skills
• Multilingual skills (Arabic and English) strongly preferred.

This role is onsite in Saudi Arabia.