Business Development Manager

Cornerstone Global Partners MENA; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm in Al Khobar is seeking a Business Development Manager to identify and secure new development opportunities. The ideal candidate will manage market research, oversee bidding processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead negotiations. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 7–10 years of experience in real estate development are required. This is a key role in shaping sustainable developments in the region.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years’ experience in real estate development, master planning, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of land development, feasibility analysis, and urban growth dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and competitor research to identify emerging development opportunities.
• Manage a robust pipeline of potential projects and oversee bid submissions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to prepare technical and financial proposals.
• Lead negotiations with landowners, brokers, and public entities.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Market research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or Architecture

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modeling

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to identify, evaluate, and secure new real estate development opportunities aligned with our company’s strategic growth objectives in Al Khobar. This role is ideal for a commercially minded professional with a strong understanding of land development, feasibility analysis, and urban growth dynamics.

This person will lead market research and opportunity assessments across land acquisitions, redevelopment, and public-private partnership (PPP) projects. They will work closely with cross-functional teams including Development, Finance, Legal, Design, and Sales and will manage the full proposal and bidding process, from interpreting RFPs and preparing submissions to coordinating due diligence and final negotiations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting market and competitor research to identify emerging development opportunities.
• Managing a robust pipeline of potential projects and overseeing the preparation of EOIs, RFPs, and bid submissions.
• Collaborating with internal teams to prepare technical and financial proposals.
• Leading negotiations with landowners, brokers, and public entities.
• Supporting deal structuring, feasibility studies, and investment presentations.
• Building and maintaining partnerships with government bodies, investors, and consultants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or Architecture (Master’s preferred).
• 7–10 years’ experience in real estate development, master planning, or related fields.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling; knowledge of GIS, AutoCAD, or planning tools is an advantage.

Join us and play a key role in shaping large-scale, sustainable developments that define the region’s urban future.