Business Development Manager - Saudi Arabia

CMS UK; Riyadh Region; Hybrid; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Business Development Manager in Riyadh, where your expertise will support strategic initiatives across the Middle East. This role focuses on enhancing client engagement and revenue growth through innovative marketing campaigns, event management, and collaboration with senior stakeholders. With a commitment to professional development and a flexible working environment, you'll play a key role in driving the firm's success while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive culture. If you are passionate about business development and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Flexible Working Policy

Generous Bonus Scheme

Up to 25 Days Holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Parental Leave

Holiday Exchange Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in BD or marketing within professional services.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support BD and Marketing functions across CMS Middle East.
• Manage planning and execution of events in Riyadh.

Skills

Business Development

Marketing

Project Management

Communication Skills

CRM Systems

Digital Marketing

Arabic Language Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Business or Marketing

Tools

CRM Software

Digital Marketing Platforms

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This is a unique opportunity to join a team supporting the Senior Regional BD Manager across Middle East offices, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh, focusing on practice areas such as Corporate, TMT, Energy and Infrastructure, Litigation and Arbitration, and Infrastructure and Construction Disputes. These market-leading groups work on high-profile, first-of-a-kind projects, transactions, and disputes.

Role based in Riyadh, KSA.

About Us

CMS is a future-facing firm with over 80 offices in more than 45 countries and 5,800+ lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective, building strong relationships with clients, people, and communities. We embrace emerging technologies like generative AI to innovate and improve our work, aiming to inspire and support our clients and staff to thrive.

About The Role

The Business Development Manager will support the BD and Marketing functions across CMS Middle East, primarily focusing on Riyadh. Responsibilities include executing strategies to enhance client engagement, brand positioning, and revenue growth. The role involves operational and strategic BD activities, working closely with Partners, Fee Earners, and the Senior BD Manager on business planning, client targeting, marketing campaigns, events, tenders, and pitch development.

Key responsibilities:

1. BD infrastructure: Develop and maintain credentials, pitch content, mailing lists, marketing materials, events, and target client lists.
2. Pitching: Support and monitor pitches and capability statements, collaborate with practice groups, and record outcomes in the pitch database.
3. Reporting: Create weekly progress reports on BD activities, pitches, and tenders.
4. Campaigns: Contribute to marketing and thought leadership campaigns aligned with regional and firm-wide plans.
5. Events: Manage planning, organization, and execution of events in Riyadh.
6. Clients: Support client targeting and development activities, working with sector marketing teams.
7. Communications/PR: Collaborate with Communications teams to develop and promote the firm's market proposition.
8. Directory and awards: Ensure timely and accurate submissions reflecting CMS messaging.
9. Relations: Develop effective relationships within the firm.
10. Additional activities: Support other initiatives as directed by the Senior BD Manager.

About You

We invest in your ongoing development. To be considered, you should meet the following criteria:

• Proven experience in BD or marketing within a professional services or legal environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience with CRM systems, KSA bid portals, and digital marketing platforms.
• Arabic language proficiency is essential.

Benefits

We offer flexible, competitive benefits, including:

• Competitive salary (reviewed annually)
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Generous bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days holiday, increasing with service
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Reasonable adjustments for disabled employees

For more details, visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Equal Opportunities

CMS values diversity and inclusion, actively promoting a flexible working environment and encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including those returning to work after a break or with disabilities. Our efforts have been recognized externally, including listings in the Times Top 50 Employers for Women and the Social Mobility Index. We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. For assistance or accessibility adjustments, contact Becky Lowe at [e-mail].

Next Steps

Apply online via the CMS careers site. For questions, contact our Talent Acquisition team. Only applications through the portal will be accepted, as we work with a preferred agency panel.