Business Development Manager

Raafat Miller Consulting -; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the Riyadh Region seeks a Regional Business Developer with strong engineering expertise. The role involves identifying business opportunities, maintaining client relationships, and collaborating with internal teams. The ideal candidate has at least 15 years of experience, including 5 years in Saudi Arabia, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Fluency in English is essential, with Arabic being a plus.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in related fields.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Regional Business Developer in Saudi Arabia.
• Consultancy experience preferred.
• Very good to fluent in English; Arabic is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Conduct market research to understand industry trends.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients.
• Prepare and deliver technical and commercial proposals.
• Collaborate with internal departments.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing.
• Provide pre-sales technical support.
• Monitor project execution for customer satisfaction.
• Report on business development performance.

Skills

Strong understanding of engineering principles

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving abilities

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in target markets and sectors.
• Conduct market research to understand industry trends, competitors, and customer needs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Prepare and deliver technical and commercial proposals in coordination with the engineering and operations teams.
• Collaborate with internal departments (engineering, production, finance) to ensure client requirements are fully met.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing to achieve profitable outcomes.
• Provide pre-sales technical support and participate in client meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations.
• Monitor project execution to ensure customer satisfaction and identify potential upselling opportunities.
• Report regularly on business development performance, pipeline, and forecasts.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related field).
• Experience: 15 years of experience; At least 5 years of experience as a Regional Business Developer in Saudi Arabia.
• Saudi Arabia Experience
• Consultancy Experience is preferred

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of engineering principles relevant to company products or services.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and capable of working independently.
• Languages: Very good to fluent in English (written and spoken); Arabic is an asset.