Business Development Executive

Acumen Business; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A developing company in the region is seeking a Business Development Officer to drive business growth by establishing a network of contacts and scheduling client appointments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Diploma in Business Administration, with 3+ years in sales or marketing. Strong communication skills and fluency in English/Arabic are essential. This role involves managing the company's online presence and ensuring CRM data integrity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of working experience in sales, marketing, or customer service preferred.
• Fluency in English and or Arabic is a must.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth by developing a network of contacts.
• Schedule qualified appointments with prospective clients.
• Ensure data integrity and reliability in CRM.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Ability to build rapport

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business administration or related field

Job description

As Business Development Officer you will be responsible for driving the business growth of the company by developing a network of contacts and by scheduling potential clients on behalf of the business development team.

• Responsible for promoting the company and its value proposition for C‑suite executives.
• Schedule qualified appointments with prospective clients over the phone on behalf of the business development team.
• Constantly be on the lookout for resources of companies and C‑Suite executives.
• Update CRM for all historical interactions with companies
• Conduct online research to update CRM database info – companies' contact details, edit inaccurate data, and delete duplicates.
• Ensure data repository integrity and reliability.
• Carry out other marketing, sales, and operational activities as requested by the management.
• Conduct research by calling all new companies to create records with all mandatory fields of all companies in CRM.
• Collaborate with team members to create consistent, engaging content across all social media platforms.
• Manage and maintain the company's online presence including website and social media profiles.
• Manage customer service on social media platforms in a timely and professional manner.
• Carry out other marketing, sales and operational activities as requested by the management when needed.

Skills

Qualification

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree preferably in Business administration, Sales and Marketing, or any related field.
• 3+ years of proven working experience in a sales, marketing or customer service role is preferred.
• Fluency in English and or Arabic is a must (Any additional languages would be an advantage).

Required Skills

• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to build rapport with clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to details.
• Extremely organized with strong time‑management skills.