Assistant Manager Business Development

BFL Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

BFL Group is seeking a results-driven leader in Riyadh to translate strategic priorities into executable projects and growth initiatives. You will drive partnerships, market-entry plans, and cross-functional coordination with marketing, operations, tech, and finance to ensure timely delivery and measurable outcomes.

The role requires 4–7 years in business development, strategy, or project management, with strong stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in business, Management, or related field.
• 4–7 years of experience in business development, strategy or project management.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Country Head to translate strategic priorities into executable projects.
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and growth avenues.
• Prepare business cases, proposals, and market-entry plans.
• Lead assigned projects from concept to implementation with clear timelines and deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal teams (marketing, operations, tech, finance) to ensure seamless execution.
• Track project progress, flag risks, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Support negotiations and relationship-building with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Represent the Country Head in meetings when required and drive follow-ups to closure.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and performance tracking.
• Develop reports and dashboards to support data-driven decisions.
• Improve execution frameworks, workflows, and communication across teams.
• Ensure alignment between strategy, execution, and business outcomes.
• Strong project management and execution mindset with ecommerce background.
• Business development and partnership experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical thinking with data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Business development

Strategy formulation

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in business, Management, or related field

Job description

BFL Group is one of the world’s leading off-price retailer of fashion and homeware. With headquarters based in United Arab Emirates, we serve over markets across the region and Southeast Asia.

Our goal is to delight customers and entice them back with the promise of exceptional pieces that excite – all at up to 80% off the original retail price for fashion designer brands. Our unique “Treasure Hunt” model ensures there is always something new to explore, desire and discover within our stores. Our customers walk out with new items every time they visit any of our stores.

Key responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Country Head to translate strategic priorities into executable projects.
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, and growth avenues.
• Prepare business cases, proposals, and market-entry plans.
• Lead assigned projects from concept to implementation with clear timelines and deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal teams (marketing, operations, tech, finance) to ensure seamless execution.
• Track project progress, flag risks, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Support negotiations and relationship-building with external partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Represent the Country Head in meetings when required and drive follow-ups to closure.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and performance tracking.
• Develop reports and dashboards to support data-driven decisions.
• Improve execution frameworks, workflows, and communication across teams.
• Ensure alignment between strategy, execution, and business outcomes.
• Strong project management and execution mindset with ecommerce background.
• Business development and partnership experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical thinking with data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in high-growth environments.
• High ownership, accountability, and problem-solving attitude.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in business, Management, or related field.
• 4–7 years of experience in business development, strategy or project management.