Business Development And Sales Lead

GFA Luxury Hospitality & Lifestyle; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hospitality and lifestyle group is seeking a Business Development & Sales Lead to spearhead its expansion in Saudi Arabia. This pivotal role requires a seasoned professional to manage commercial partnerships, develop valuable opportunities, and work within one of the country's esteemed business groups. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the luxury sector, be bilingual, and possess exceptional sales acumen.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

KPI-based commission

High-visibility role within a respected group

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in business development, sales, or client partnerships.
• Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Commercial background in hospitality, luxury goods, premium services, or FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing commercial opportunities across Riyadh and other key regions.
• Managing the full sales lifecycle - outreach, proposal, negotiation, and deal closure.
• Representing the brand at hospitality, design, and lifestyle trade events.

Skills

Bilingual

Commercial Acumen

Relationship Building

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

GFA Lifestyle & Luxury Hospitality, part of F. Abunayyan Holding, is seeking a Business Development & Sales Lead to champion our commercial growth across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

As the lead for business development and sales in the region, you will take charge of building new opportunities, developing a high-value pipeline, and personally closing commercial partnerships. You’ll be working under the umbrella of one of Saudi Arabia’s respected business groups, with the autonomy to shape and grow a premium European brand in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s luxury and hospitality ambitions.

This is a rare opportunity for someone entrepreneurial, bilingual, and commercially sharp to play a leading role in regional expansion.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identifying and developing commercial opportunities across Riyadh, Jeddah, Mecca, Medina, and NEOM

• Managing the full sales lifecycle - outreach, proposal, negotiation, and deal closure

• Leading strategic client conversations and building enduring B2B relationships

• Supporting the regional expansion roadmap with structured reporting and CRM discipline

• Representing the brand at hospitality, design, and lifestyle trade events

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary

• KPI-based commission

• High-visibility role within a respected and ambitious group

Skills

Who We’re Looking For

• 5+ years’ experience in business development, sales, or client partnerships
• Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken)
• Commercial background in hospitality, luxury goods, premium services, or FMCG
• Confident, highly presentable, and able to operate autonomously at a high level
• Based in or able to travel frequently across KSA