Business Development Manager

RAÝH | راية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

RAAYH | راية is seeking a Business Development Manager for an on-site role in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will identify, evaluate, and develop new business opportunities and strategic partnerships within RAAYH’s venture-building model. You will lead BD activities, manage the full sales cycle, develop sales strategies, and coach BD officers.

Strong English skills are required; Arabic is a plus. This role focuses on growth, partner relations, and data-driven decision making in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
• MBA is advantageous.
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development activities across ventures; identify opportunities and hit revenue targets.
• Manage the full sales cycle: prospecting, client meetings, proposals, negotiations, and closing deals.
• Develop and execute sales strategies aligned to each venture’s targets.
• Establish and optimize SOPs, sales workflows, and customer journeys for each venture.
• Manage, coach, and develop Business Development Officers (BDOs) for performance.
• Maintain an accurate CRM pipeline, KPIs, and provide regular forecasts.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, partners, and decision-makers.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Account management

Market research

Opportunity assessment

Data-driven decision making

Strategic planning

Commercial modeling

Proposal development

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business / Economics / Finance

MBA (advantage)

Job description

Company Description

RAAYH | راية partners with Saudi companies to help them grow and innovate by building new revenue streams. The team focuses on validating opportunities before rapidly building and launching new ventures, often within 90 days. The founders have collectively created over SAR 35 billion in enterprise value across Saudi Arabia and international markets, equivalent to the combined value of 35 unicorns. RAAYH offers applicants the chance to work closely with experienced builders on impactful projects that shape the future of businesses in the region.

Role Description

The Business Development Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and developing new business opportunities and strategic partnerships that align with RAAYH’s venture-building model.

• Business Development & Sales: Lead business development activities across multiple ventures, identify opportunities, and achieve sales and revenue targets.
• Deal Closing: Manage the full sales cycle, including prospecting, client meetings, proposals, negotiations, and closing deals.
• Sales Strategy: Develop and execute sales strategies tailored to each venture’s target market and business objectives.
• Process Development: Establish and optimize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), sales workflows, and customer journeys for each venture.
• Team Leadership: Manage, coach, and develop Business Development Officers (BDOs), ensuring accountability and performance.
• Pipeline Management: Maintain an accurate CRM pipeline, monitor KPIs, and provide regular sales forecasts and performance reports.
• Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in business development, sales, and account management, with experience building and managing client relationships.
• Competence in market research, opportunity assessment, and data-driven decision-making to validate and prioritize new ventures.
• Experience with strategic planning, commercial modeling, and proposal development in high-growth or innovative environments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced, entrepreneurial settings, managing multiple initiatives and deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field; an advanced degree (e.g., MBA) is an advantage.
• Prior experience in consulting, venture building, corporate innovation, or startup ecosystems in Saudi Arabia or the region is highly beneficial.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic is a strong plus.