Business Development Specialist

Confidential Government; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Government in Riyadh seeks a Saudi Business Development Specialist to identify and grow opportunities in the government sector. You will build relationships with government entities, manage key accounts, and support proposals and bids to drive revenue.

The role requires 6–7 years in business development or related fields, strong Arabic and English, and excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills to deliver timely, high-quality responses and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6–7 years of experience in Business Development, Account Management, Sales, or a similar role.
• Previous experience with government entities or public-sector projects is highly preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, market research, and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and meet deadlines.
• Professional proficiency in both Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with government entities, clients, and key stakeholders.
• Manage existing client accounts and identify opportunities for account growth.
• Support the preparation of business proposals, presentations, and commercial documents.
• Follow up on potential opportunities and maintain an updated pipeline of leads and projects.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify potential growth areas.
• Coordinate internally with relevant teams to ensure timely and high-quality responses to client requirements.
• Contribute to achieving assigned business development targets.
• Prepare periodic reports on business opportunities, client meetings, and progress against targets.

Skills

Communications skills

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Relationship-building

Market research

Reporting

Arabic & English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Saudi Business Development Specialist to join our team in Riyadh.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities, building strong relationships with clients, and supporting business growth—particularly within the government sector and government-related projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with government entities, clients, and key stakeholders.
• Manage existing client accounts and identify opportunities for account growth.
• Support the preparation of business proposals, presentations, and commercial documents.
• Follow up on potential opportunities and maintain an updated pipeline of leads and projects.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify potential growth areas.
• Coordinate internally with relevant teams to ensure timely and high-quality responses to client requirements.
• Contribute to achieving assigned business development targets.
• Prepare periodic reports on business opportunities, client meetings, and progress against targets.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6–7 years of experience in Business Development, Account Management, Sales, or a similar role.
• Previous experience working with government entities, government projects, or public-sector clients is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of business development processes, client relationship management, and opportunity management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, market research, and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and meet deadlines.
• Professional proficiency in both Arabic and English.