Business Development Executive

Jadeer; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 187,476 - 262,467; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-related incentives

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Job summary

A global localisation service provider in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive sales initiatives and develop strong client relationships. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years' experience in B2B sales and excellent English communication skills. They will be responsible for generating new business through prospecting, conducting market research, and managing the sales cycle from lead qualification to contract closure. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth within an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in B2B sales, business development or account management.
• Excellent written and spoken English with strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to build and manage a sales pipeline and close deals.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through outbound prospecting.
• Conduct market and competitor research.
• Develop relationships with prospects and clients.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Excellent English communication

Sales pipeline management

CRM software proficiency

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Networking

Self-motivated

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Sales automation tools

Job description

Join our expanding team at Future Group and help grow our global client base in translation and localisation services. We are looking for a proactive Business Development Executive who will identify new business opportunities, build strong client relationships, and contribute to revenue growth across multiple markets.

Your Role

As a Business Development Executive you will drive sales initiatives, develop prospect pipelines, and present tailored solutions that demonstrate the value of our localisation services. You will work closely with internal teams to ensure excellent service delivery and long-term client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business through outbound prospecting (cold calling, email campaigns), networking and social media outreach.
• Conduct market and competitor research to identify target sectors and potential clients.
• Develop and maintain relationships with prospects and clients, understanding their localisation needs and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Prepare and deliver persuasive presentations and proposals to stakeholders at different levels.
• Manage the sales cycle from lead qualification through negotiation to contract closure, ensuring accurate and timely follow-up.
• Collaborate with Operations, Project Management and Marketing to ensure successful onboarding and delivery for new clients.
• Track and report sales activities, forecast pipelines and performance against targets using the CRM/ATS.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, language technology and competitor offerings to identify opportunities for service development.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience in B2B sales, business development or account management; experience in language services or localisation is an advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken English with strong presentation and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to build and manage a sales pipeline and close deals.
• Comfortable using CRM systems and MS Office; experience with ATS or sales automation tools is beneficial.
• Confident communicator with a professional, consultative approach to clients.
• Self-motivated, target-driven and organised, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities concurrently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with localisation workflows, CAT tools or language industry terminology.
• Experience selling to enterprise customers or across international markets.
• Additional languages are an advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a global company.
• Collaborative and inclusive culture that supports flexible working.
• Exposure to international markets and innovative localisation projects.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you are ambitious, customer-focused and ready to grow with Future Group, we would love to hear from you.