Business Development Specialist

Sweater; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growth-focused organization in Saudi Arabia seeks a results-driven Business Development Specialist to identify growth opportunities and build strategic partnerships. You will research market trends and support sales and marketing teams in developing new initiatives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience with strong communication and negotiation skills. Benefits include medical insurance and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Performance bonuses and incentives

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related role.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding business development targets.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through research.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Proficiency in CRM software

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM software

Job description

We are seeking a results-driven Business Development Specialist to identify growth opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and drive revenue for our organization. This role involves researching market trends, generating leads, nurturing client relationships, and supporting the sales and marketing teams in developing new business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through research, networking, and outbound outreach.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients and partners.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to implement business development strategies.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support decision-making and strategy development.
• Prepare and deliver compelling pitches, proposals, and presentations.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging markets to identify areas for growth.
• Track and report on business development activities, pipeline progress, and KPIs.
• Support negotiations and closing processes in collaboration with senior team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field

2–4 years of experience in business development, sales, or a related role.

Proven track record of meeting or exceeding business development targets.

Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to think strategically and execute methodically.

Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office Suite.

Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently and collaboratively.

Hard Skills :

CRM software proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Market research and data analysis.

Proposal writing and presentation development.

Digital marketing and lead generation tools

Pipeline management and sales forecasting.

Understanding of sales cycles and B2B selling.

Soft Skills :

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities.

Strategic and analytical thinking.

High emotional intelligence (EQ) and client empathy.

Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

Self-motivated and goal-oriented.

Time management and organizational skills.

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Performance bonuses and incentives