Business Development Specialist (KSA Market)

Moody's Investors Service; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody's Investors Service in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Business Development Specialist to help drive sales growth by identifying and qualifying opportunities, nurturing leads, and coordinating with sales teams.

You will collaborate with Account Managers to cover territories, conduct market research, and maintain accurate CRM records while building relationships with clients across financial services. Bachelor’s degree preferred in finance or related field, with English and Arabic fluency.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated early career experience in a sales, business development, or account management role within a software, data, or financial services organisation.
• Foundational knowledge or a keen interest in fixed-income credit markets or financial software solutions.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic is required, with ability to communicate clearly in a professional business environment.
• Confident phone manner with objection-handling skills to engage prospects and build rapport.
• Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities to meet deadlines and deliver quality outputs.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
• Goal-oriented with focus on achieving performance metrics and targets.
• Familiarity with internet research and CRM tools to support pipeline development and tracking.
• Interest in AI technologies and responsible AI practices.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify opportunities, execute prospecting outreach, nurture leads, and maintain CRM records.
• Drive sales growth through inbound and outbound outreach across multiple channels.
• Collaborate with Account Managers to support territory coverage and account development goals.
• Route qualified leads to the appropriate sales professionals for further development and closure.
• Partner with sales and marketing to design targeted prospecting campaigns to grow pipeline.
• Conduct research to gather contact information and client intelligence for tailored outreach.
• Maintain accurate records of prospecting activities and pipeline progress for reporting.

Skills

Sales experience

Business development

Account management

Proficiency in English and Arabic

Phone & objection handling

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

CRM tools (LinkedIn Sales Navigator, “

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in finance/economics or related field

Tools

CRM software

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Salesforce

Job description

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated early career experience in a sales, business development, or account management role within a software, data, or financial services organisation, with exposure to client‑facing interactions and commercial processes
• Foundational knowledge or a keen interest in fixed‑income credit markets or financial software solutions, with a willingness to deepen expertise over time
• Proficiency in English and Arabic is required, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal formats across a professional business environment
• Confident and articulate phone manner, with well‑developed objection‑handling skills and the ability to engage prospects, build rapport, and navigate complex conversations
• Strong organisational and multitasking capabilities, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and consistently deliver high‑quality outputs
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, demonstrating strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem‑solving
• Goal‑oriented mindset, with a clear focus on achieving and exceeding performance metrics, contributing to overall team targets and business objectives
• Proficiency in internet research and the Microsoft Office Suite, with familiarity or experience using CRM tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator and Salesforce to support pipeline development and tracking
• Strong interest in emerging AI technologies and a willingness to build awareness of responsible AI practices, including considerations around risk management, governance, and ethical use

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in finance, economics, or a related discipline, with an academic foundation that supports an understanding of financial markets and commercial environments

Responsibilities

• The Business Development Specialist plays a key role in supporting sales growth by identifying and qualifying opportunities, executing prospecting and outreach strategies, nurturing leads, collaborating closely withsales teams, and maintaining accurate records within CRM systems
• Drive sales growth by proactively identifying and qualifying new business opportunities through a combination of inbound lead follow‑up and targeted outbound outreach activities across multiple channels
• Collaborate with Account Managers and Sales Representatives to support territory coverage and account development initiatives by generating leads and identifying potential opportunities aligned to broader salesobjectives
• Route qualified leads to the appropriate sales professionals in a timely and structured manner, ensuring seamless handover for further deal development and eventual closure by the sales team
• Partner with sales and marketing stakeholders to co‑design and execute targeted prospecting and awareness campaigns that enhance Moody’s brand visibility, strengthen market positioning, and generate pipeline growth
• Conduct detailed research to gather key contact information and account intelligence, enabling a deeper understanding of client needs and supporting the development of more tailored outreach and business development strategies
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date, and comprehensive records of prospecting activities, lead status, customer interactions, and pipeline progress within CRM systems to support reporting, forecasting, and performance tracking

About the Team

Our Business Development Specialist team plays a critical role in expanding our customer base and supporting the broader sales organisation by building a strong and sustainable pipeline of opportunities. By joining the team, you will collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders, gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced commercial environment, and develop the skills and exposure needed to progress your career within the sales function.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.