Job Description Business Development Manager KSA All Regions
Job Title Business Development Manager KSALocation amp Coverage Flexible within Saudi Arabia Nationwide coverage all regions with frequent travel Reporting Line Regional Commercial Leadership Dubai Regional Office
Role Purpose
Own and drive Kimans Metering s commercial growth in Saudi Arabia expanding market presence and revenue through Building and managing a high-performing ecosystem of distributors channel partners integrators and service partnersAchieving spec-in brand approval across key engineering consultants and stakeholdersCreating strong market awareness and demand by engaging developers district cooling players and utilities and representing Kimans at industry exhibitions and customer eventsDelivering an annual revenue target as discussed with management for KSA across the full Kimans product portfolio
Product Scope
Responsible for the growth of all Kimans Metering products and solutions including but not limited to thermal energy BTU metering water metering AMR reading solutions software billing platforms smart valves and related accessories services
Key Responsibilities
- KSA Growth Ownership Build and execute an annual KSA go-to-market plan with clear targets account focus partner strategy and quarterly milestones Own end-to-end growth across Saudi Arabia ensuring activity and coverage in all regions
- Channel amp Partner Ecosystem Development Identify recruit onboard and activate distributors channel partners integrators and service partners across KSA Develop partner enablement training joint customer visits technical alignment lead flow and quarterly performance reviews Ensure partners represent Kimans consistently and professionally and that opportunities are driven through the right channels
- Consultant Approvals amp Specification Strategy Drive Kimans brand inclusion in consultant specifications and approvals Candidate is expected to define and justify the must-win consultant list as part of their plan supported by clear market logic portfolio influence project value tender control geographic coverage etc Conduct technical commercial presentations and manage documentation submittals required for approvals
- Demand Generation amp Market Awareness Build Kimans visibility by meeting and influencing Developers District cooling operators project owners Utilities Contractors end users and other decision makers as needed Represent Kimans at exhibitions conferences and technical events generate qualified leads and convert them into opportunities
- Opportunity amp Deal Execution Build and manage a robust pipeline from prospecting through negotiation and closing Commercial authority empowered to approve pricing discounts and payment terms within company policy and profitability guidelines Coordinate internal support from Dubai regional office for pre-sales technical support marketing coordination and sales administration
- CRM Reporting amp Forecasting Discipline Maintain accurate CRM records for accounts partner activity consultant approvals meetings and opportunities Provide weekly monthly reports covering pipeline forecast key account progress partner performance and action plans to close gaps
Success Measures
KPIs Annual revenue TBDPipeline quality and accuracy stage health conversion forecast accuracy Strategic partner activation and partner-generated opportunity flowConsultant approvals specification wins tracked and evidenced Market activity levels high-quality meetings decision-maker access event outputs Win loss learning loop and competitive intelligence contribution
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Strong track record building markets and closing project-based B2B deals in KSA (typically 8 12+ years).
- Demonstrated success working through partners/channels and influencing consultants/specifications .
- Experience selling into developers, district cooling, and utilities is highly preferred.
- Strong negotiation and commercial acumen; capable of owning pricing and payment terms decisions responsibly.
- Fluent Arabic (mandatory) and strong English communication skills.
- Willingness to travel extensively across KSA.
Key Competencies
- Market-building mindset with disciplined execution
- Relationship leadership across complex stakeholder maps
- Structured pipeline management and forecasting
- Strong presentations and influence at consultant and executive levels
- Ownership, accountability, and resilience