Business Development Director

Progressive; Dammam; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive is seeking a Senior Commercial/Business Development leader with deep experience in drilling, oilfield services, and rig contracting to drive growth in the Saudi Arabian energy market. You will manage day rates, mobilization and lease structures while forging strategic partnerships and leading high-performing teams.

Ideal candidates bring a proven track record in revenue growth, budgeting, and investment evaluation, with strong stakeholder engagement across clients, investors, and

Qualifications

• Experience in drilling, oilfield services, or rig contracting is essential.
• Strong knowledge of drilling rig contracts, day rates, mobilization agreements, and lease arrangements.
• Proven ability to identify new markets, develop strategic partnerships, and drive revenue growth.
• Experience leading commercial and business development teams.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, and investment evaluation skills.
• Ability to develop and execute growth strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Strong stakeholder management with clients, partners, investors, and exec leadership.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia energy sector and understanding of regional market landscape is highly preferred.

Skills

Drilling industry

Rig contracting

Strategic partnerships

Revenue growth

Stakeholder management

Job description

This role is ideally suited to a professional with a strong background working for a drilling contractor or drilling services company, with a deep understanding of rig contracting, day rates, lease agreements, and commercial operations.

Key Requirements

• Extensive experience within the drilling, oilfield services, or rig contracting sector.
• Strong knowledge of drilling rig contracts, commercial structures, day rates, mobilization agreements, and lease arrangements.
• Proven ability to identify and penetrate new markets, develop strategic partnerships, and drive revenue growth.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing commercial and business development teams.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, and investment evaluation.
• Ability to develop and execute growth strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging clients, partners, investors, and executive leadership.
• Experience across the Saudi Arabian energy sector and a strong understanding of the regional market landscape is highly preferred.

Ideal Background

• Business Development Director
• Commercial Director
• Strategy Director
• General Manager Commercial
• Country Manager
• Rig Marketing Manager
• Contracts & Commercial Director