Business Development Executive

Manifest Agency | وكالة مانيفست; Jeddah; Hybrid; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Manifest Agency | وكالة مانيفست is seeking a proactive Business Development Executive to identify and pursue new client opportunities, prepare compelling proposals, and coordinate with internal teams to deliver client-ready materials.

The role reports to the CEO, with responsibilities spanning client research, relationship building, and participation in pitches. Remote-friendly with travel for client meetings and industry events as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management or related field.
• 2.5 to 5 years in business development, account management or related client-facing role.
• Familiarity with AI tools to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience using Trello and Monday.com for collaboration.
• Strong interest in business development and client relationships.
• Able to work effectively in a remote setup.
• High sense of responsibility and ownership.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent English writing and speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Research potential clients and support outreach to build new opportunities.
• Prepare financial proposals, rate cards, and client-facing materials.
• Coordinate with external partners to develop proposals and scope.
• Lead and review proposals through procurement portals and deadlines.
• Represent the company in client meetings and pitches, including in-person when required.
• Schedule client meetings and document meeting minutes; follow up on actions.
• Travel for client meetings and industry events as needed.
• Coordinate with internal teams to fulfill client requests and ensure smooth projects.
• Assist with contract reviews and negotiations with clients.

Skills

Client relationship mgmt

Communication skills

English proficiency

Time management

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Trello

Monday.com

AI tools

Job description

We are looking for a proactive, high-energy Business Development Executive who is eager to learn, adaptable, detail-oriented, and confident interacting with clients and businesses. If you are a strong multitasker, enjoy building relationships, are curious about how businesses grow, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is a great fit.

Reporting directly to the CEO, this role is primarily focused on supporting business development by researching potential clients, building relationships, preparing financial proposals and presentations, coordinating with internal teams and external partners, and representing the company throughout the business development process. While the primary focus is driving new business opportunities, you will occasionally support account management activities when required to ensure business continuity

Responsibilities & Duties

• Research potential clients, support outreach efforts, and contribute to building new business opportunities and client relationships.
• Prepare financial proposals, rate cards, presentations, and other client-facing materials to support business development and client acquisition.
• Coordinate & negotiate with external partners and service providers including media production partners, website development agencies, influencers, PR partners, and other stakeholders as required - to obtain quotations, define project scopes, and develop accurate financial proposals.
• Prepare and submit proposals through client procurement portals, ensuring compliance with submission requirements and meeting all deadlines.
• Lead creative pitches, coordinate and review technical proposals, and manage cross-functional teams throughout the proposal process.
• Represent the company professionally in client meetings, presentations, and business discussions, including attending in-person meetings when required.
• Schedule and attend client meetings, prepare meeting agendas, document meeting minutes, and follow up on action items.
• Travel as required to attend client meetings, business development activities, industry events, or other company-related engagements.
• Coordinate with internal teams (digital marketing, creative, content, and production) to support client requests and ensure smooth project execution.
• Support the client contracting process by reviewing contracts, coordinating with the internal team and legal partner, ensuring the contractual terms, scope, and commercial details align with the approved financial proposal, identifying and resolving any mismatches, and supporting contract negotiations with the client's legal and procurement teams prior to signature.
• Assist with project planning by preparing budget estimates, tracking timelines, and following up on project deliverables.
• Provide account management support when required, acting as the primary point of contact for clients, managing day-to-day communication, and building and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships.
• Manage company vendor registration processes, ensuring all required documents, certifications, and company information are accurate, complete, and kept up to date.
• Maintain organized and accurate documentation, including client databases, vendor records, proposals, and project files.

Business Development & Account Executive Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field.
• 2.5 to 5 years of experience in business development, account management, marketing, or a related client-facing role.
• Familiarity with AI tools to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience using project management and collaboration platforms such as Trello and Monday.com.
• Strong interest in business development, client relationship management, and the marketing and creative industry.
• Able to work efficiently in a remote setup while remaining available to attend in-person client meetings and travel as required.
• High sense of responsibility and ownership.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent English writing and speaking skills.
• Proficient in preparing presentations, proposals, spreadsheets, and business documents.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review documents and contracts accurately.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.