Business Development Director

Talent at; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Business Development Director in Saudi Arabia. This strategic role requires a Saudi national who excels in developing high-quality consulting proposals and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders across various sectors, including Health, Hospitality, Energy, Defence, Retail, and Financial Services. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of managerial experience in business development or client-facing roles, and be fluent in both Arabic and English, with a bachelor's degree and potential MBA/Masters.

Qualifications

• Saudi National with understanding of local market and business culture.
• 5+ years experience in business development or sales at management level.
• Experience in Health, Hospitality, Energy, Defence, Retail, Financial Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end business development cycle in KSA.
• Own development of consulting proposals and coordinate inputs from teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Fluent in Arabic and English

Strong communication skills

Relationship building

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field

MBA / Masters

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

About the job Business Development Director

This is a strategic, client-facing leadership role for a Saudi national who can open doors, shape high-impact consulting proposals, and drive growth across public and private sectors in line with Vision 2030. If you enjoy winning complex deals and building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end business development cycle in KSA from opportunity identification (including platforms such as Etimad) through to proposal submission, follow-up, and conversion.

Own the development of high-quality consulting proposals (technical and commercial), coordinating inputs from internal teams and subject matter experts to create clear, compelling submissions.

Build, grow, and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across government and private organisations in key sectors such as Health, Hospitality, Energy, Defence, Retail, and Financial Services.

Coordinate with partners and subcontractors (NDAs, teaming agreements, company information) and ensure accurate documentation for proposals and contracting.

Represent our client in meetings, workshops, sector events, and forums, acting as a trusted ambassador for their capabilities in the Saudi market.

Conduct ongoing market and competitor research to spot trends, identify opportunities, and support go-to-market and sector strategies.

Maintain a structured BD pipeline and reporting rhythm, ensuring visibility on opportunities, conversion rates, and key account activity.

Requirements

Saudi National (required) with a strong understanding of the local market, business culture, and public/private sector dynamics.

Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; MBA / Masters is a strong plus.

5+ years experience as managerial levelin business development, sales, or client-facing consulting roles, with a proven track record of winning new business in KSA.

Experience in one or more of the following sectors: Health, Hospitality, Energy, Defence, Retail, or Financial Services, ideally with exposure to Vision 2030 initiatives and major transformation programmes.

Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written), with strong communication and presentation skills in both languages.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; familiarity with tools such as Power BI and SharePoint is an advantage.