Business Development Specialist - Costing & Commercial Proposals

Swiss Hospitality Company; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in Riyadh is seeking a detail-oriented Business Development Specialist to develop competitive commercial proposals. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in proposal development for government clients and possess strong Excel skills. Proficiency in both Arabic and English is mandatory. This full-time position requires flexibility under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience preparing commercial proposals, costings, or financial models.
• Experience with government or semi-government clients in Saudi Arabia.
• Familiarity with government procurement portals like Etimad is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial and commercial sections of proposals.
• Ensure compliance and quality of commercial proposals.
• Collaborate with Technical Proposal Specialist and BD team.
• Analyze pricing strategies and profitability.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Financial modeling

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Bilingual (Arabic and English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Business Development Specialist – Costing & Commercial Proposals to join our Business Development department. This role is critical in ensuring that our organization delivers accurate, competitive, and compliant commercial proposals in response to RFPs, RFQs, and tenders.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing the financial and commercial sections of proposals, including costing models, pricing strategies, and profitability analysis. Working closely with the Technical Proposal Specialist, BD Admin, and BD Manager, this role ensures that every proposal submitted is not only technically strong but also financially competitive and sustainable.

This position requires someone who is bilingual (Arabic and English mandatory), has at least 3 years of proven experience in developing commercial proposals for government or semi-government clients, and who can thrive under pressure, working evenings or weekends when needed to meet submission deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Proposal Development
• Pricing & Profitability
• Collaboration & Coordination
• Quality & Compliance

Who We’re Looking For

• A numbers-driven professional with advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Someone with sharp attention to detail who can ensure accuracy while working fast.
• A strategic thinker who understands both market dynamics and financial sustainability.
• Someone who thrives in high-pressure environments and is flexible with working hours when deadlines demand.

Requirements

• Bilingual (Arabic and English mandatory).
• Minimum 3 years of experience preparing commercial proposals, costings, or financial models for RFPs, RFQs, or tenders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
• Experience preparing commercial proposals for government or semi-government clients in Saudi Arabia.
• Familiarity with government procurement portals (e.g., Etimad) is a plus.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with full-time availability.