Business Development Manager KSA

CARMA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 224,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media intelligence firm is looking for a Business Development Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on driving growth through strategic relationships primarily within financial institutions and government entities. Responsibilities include developing sales strategies, identifying new opportunities, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate has proven business development experience and a strong understanding of the KSA market dynamics, proficient in Arabic and English, with a professional network in relevant sectors.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Global team support

Commitment to excellence

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or enterprise sales, ideally within media intelligence.
• Strong understanding of KSA market dynamics including government procurement processes.
• Established professional network within government organisations or financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a targeted business development strategy.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities through direct sales.
• Lead consultative sales engagements with clients.

Skills

Business development experience

Consultative selling

Negotiation skills

Fluent in Arabic and English

Job description

Overview

CARMA is a globally-trusted media intelligence leader with decades of experience helping PR and communications professionals monitor what matters, measure what's meaningful, and demonstrate the value of their work. We combine cutting-edge technology, including AI-enabled media monitoring across print, online, broadcast, and social channels in 100+ languages, with deep human expertise to deliver actionable insights that inform strategy and drive business-critical decisions. With a diverse global team supporting thousands of organisations worldwide, CARMA empowers partners to turn complex media data into clarity and context, elevate the impact of earned media, and deepen understanding of stakeholder influence across markets.

Role Overview

The Business Development Manager will play a key role in driving CARMA's growth across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a strong focus on financial institutions and government-related entities. This role is responsible for developing new revenue streams, strengthening strategic relationships, and expanding CARMA's footprint across priority sectors through consultative, insight-led sales.

What you\'ll do

• Develop and execute a targeted business development strategy aligned with CARMA's growth objectives in KSA, with particular emphasis on finance and government-linked organisations
• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities through direct sales, strategic partnerships, and existing professional networks
• Leverage established relationships within government bodies, semi-government entities, and key decision-making institutions to open doors and accelerate growth
• Lead consultative sales engagements, meeting clients to understand their challenges and positioning CARMA's intelligence solutions as high-value, strategic tools
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with senior stakeholders, influencers, and procurement decision-makers across target accounts
• Own the end-to-end sales cycle, including proposal development, RFP responses, presentations, pricing discussions, and contract negotiation
• Maintain a strong understanding of the local market through ongoing competitive analysis, sector research, and stakeholder insight
• Collaborate closely with marketing, product, insights, and operations teams to ensure client needs are accurately translated into solutions
• Manage and maintain a healthy sales pipeline, providing accurate forecasting and regular performance reporting
• Represent CARMA at industry events, conferences, and networking forums to enhance brand visibility and lead generation
• Ensure adherence to CARMA's internal policies, governance standards, and values at all times

Requirements

• Proven experience in business development or enterprise sales, ideally within media intelligence, research, data, professional services, or adjacent sectors
• Strong understanding of KSA market dynamics, including government procurement processes and buying cycles
• Established professional network within government organisations, financial institutions, or related public-sector bodies
• Demonstrated success in consultative, value-led selling to senior stakeholders
• Excellent commercial acumen, with strong negotiation, presentation, and proposal development skills
• Ability to analyse market and client data to inform sales strategy and opportunity prioritisation
• Confident working cross-functionally in a global, matrixed organisation
• Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken)
• Saudi National (KSA)

Benefits

Why CARMA?

Our team is passionate about insights, supportive of each other, and committed to excellence. You'll be part of a collaborative and growing global team that is shaping the future of communications measurement.