Business Development Specialist - Costing & Commercial Proposals

Swiss Hospitality Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Business Development Specialist – Costing & Commercial Proposals. The role involves developing accurate, competitive, and compliant commercial proposals. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in commercial proposal development, preferably for government clients. Strong Excel skills and bilingual proficiency in Arabic and English are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience preparing commercial proposals, costings, or financial models for RFPs, RFQs, or tenders.
• Experience preparing commercial proposals for government or semi-government clients in Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial and commercial sections of proposals.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in submissions.
• Collaborate with Technical Proposal Specialist and BD team.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Financial modeling

Bilingual (Arabic and English)

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

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.
• 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.