Business Developer – Interior & Heritage Construction

Al Nafees International Holding; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Nafees International Holding is seeking a Business Developer to drive strategic growth by identifying new opportunities in high-end interior projects and traditional heritage construction. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and over 7 years of experience in business development within the construction industry, with strong communication and market knowledge in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will engage with high-profile clients and manage proposals, while also leveraging an established professional network within the industry.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in business development or sales within the interior design, fit-out, or construction industry.
• Strong familiarity with the Saudi real estate and construction markets, including government contracting processes.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English, with excellent communication, presentation, and proposal writing skills.
• Professional demeanor, self-motivated, culturally aware, goal-oriented.
• Established professional network within the interior design, construction, or luxury fit-out industries in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential business opportunities.
• Develop, present, and negotiate customized proposals for clients.
• Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with design and technical teams to ensure client proposals are feasible.
• Lead the preparation and submission of responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Represent both companies at trade shows and industry networking events.
• Monitor market trends and analyze pricing strategies.

Skills

Market Knowledge

Language Proficiency

Technical Proficiency

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools

AutoCAD

Project planning software

Job description

Objective

The primary objective of this position is to contribute to the strategic growth of both

Nafees World and Diyar Najd by identifying, developing, and securing new business

opportunities in the fields of high-end interior projects and traditional heritage-style

construction. The Business Developer will serve as a key liaison between the companies

and the market, delivering integrated design, construction, and maintenance solutions to

high-profile clients, including private sector investors and government entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential business opportunities

within the target sectors.

• Develop, present, and negotiate customized proposals for clients such as

developers, consultants, government bodies, and private investors.

• Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with real estate

developers, project owners, procurement officers, and key industry stakeholders.

• Coordinate with design, technical, and execution teams to ensure that client

proposals are technically viable and aligned with internal capabilities.

• Lead the preparation and submission of responses to Requests for Proposals

(RFPs) in collaboration with internal departments.

• Represent both companies at relevant trade shows, exhibitions, and industry

networking events.

• Monitor market trends, track competitor activity, and analyze pricing strategies to

maintain a competitive edge.

Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Business

Administration, or a related field.

• Experience: At least seven (7) years of professional experience in business

development or sales within the interior design, fit-out, or construction industry

(preferably heritage-focused).

• Market Knowledge: Strong familiarity with the Saudi real estate and construction

markets, including government contracting processes (e.g., Salmani architectural

guidelines, Vision 2030 initiatives, and MOMRA regulations).

• Language Proficiency: Fluency in both Arabic and English, with excellent

communication, presentation, and proposal writing skills.

• Technical Proficiency: Competence in Microsoft Office Suite and Customer

Relationship Management (CRM) tools. Knowledge of AutoCAD or project planning

software is an asset.

• Personal Attributes: Professional demeanor, self-motivated, culturally aware,

goal-oriented, and capable of working independently and in teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• An established professional network within the interior design, construction, or

luxury fit-out industries in Saudi Arabia.

• Prior experience in securing contracts with government agencies or working on

Giga projects (e.g., Diriyah, NEOM, Qiddiya).

• Knowledge of traditional Najdi architecture and its contemporary applications.