Business Development Specialist/Executive

proven; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR services firm in Riyadh is looking for a Business Development Executive to identify new opportunities and manage client relations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 1-4 years of field sales experience, and strong Arabic communication skills. Responsibilities include attending networking events, conducting client meetings, and maintaining a sales pipeline in CRM. This role requires persistence, confidence, and a proactive approach to business development.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in business development or field sales; HR services experience is a plus.
• Comfortable with cold calls and making introductions in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target new business opportunities through various methods.
• Attend networking events to represent the company.
• Manage and update sales pipeline in CRM.
• Work with internal teams to coordinate proposals.

Skills

Strong Arabic communication skills

Persistence and resilience

Proficiency in MS Office

CRM systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a reputed university

Job description

Responsibilities

• Identify and target
  new outbound business opportunities through field visits, events, cold calls,
  and referrals.
• Attend networking
  events, conferences, and business gatherings to represent Proven professionally
  and confidently.
• Setup and conduct
  client meetings to understand requirements and propose the right Proven
  solutions (EOR, outsourcing, recruitment services).
• Manage and maintain a
  healthy sales pipeline in CRM with accurate updates and follow-ups.
• Work closely with the
  internal BD team to coordinate proposals and follow the full sales cycle
  through closing.
• Understand Saudi
  market dynamics and stay updated on trends in outsourcing, HR, and recruitment.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly activity targets.
• Complete and maintain the vendor registration process for
  new clients.
• Prepare the responses to RFP/RFQ/RFI’s.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a reputed university.
• 1–4 years of experience in business development or field sales (HR services
  experience is a plus, not mandatory)
• Good
  command of MS Office and CRM systems.
• Strong Arabic communication skills. Confident, persuasive, and articulate.
• Thick-skinned, persistent, and hungry for results. Rejection doesn’t slow you down.
• Comfortable attending events, walking into offices, making cold introductions.