Business Development Specialist | Riyadh

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

Job summary

A fast-growing tech firm in Riyadh is looking for a dynamic Business Development Specialist to drive lead generation and manage the sales cycle. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of business development experience, strong communication skills in Arabic, and familiarity with CRM tools. This position offers competitive salary with performance-based commissions and the chance to grow within a promising technology company.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-based commissions

Flexible work environment

Potential for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in business development or sales.
• Proven track record in lead generation and deal closure.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities through market research.
• Execute lead generation strategies using digital tools.
• Engage with potential clients and conduct meetings.
• Lead the sales cycle from presentation to deal closure.
• Build long-term client relationships and identify upselling opportunities.

Skills

Lead generation

Relationship building

Communication skills in Arabic

Negotiation skills

Tools

HubSpot

Zoho

Pipedrive

Job description

We are seeking adynamic Business Development Specialistwith strong skills in lead generation, relationship building, and managing the full sales cycle from initial contact to deal closure.

The successful candidate will join afast-growing Arab technology company, playing a key role in building and expanding the company’s initial client base.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and potential clients through continuous market research and analysis.
• Execute lead generation strategies using digital tools, direct outreach, LinkedIn, email campaigns, and participation in exhibitions.
• Engage with potential clients, introduce the company and its services, and coordinate or conduct introductory meetings.
• Lead the full sales cycle — from presentation and negotiation to contract preparation and closing deals.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and identify opportunities for upselling and cross‑selling.
• Utilize CRM tools to document and analyze client data and business opportunities.
• Prepare regular performance reports, deal progress updates, and revenue forecasts.
• Coordinate with operations and technical teams to ensure smooth post‑sale implementation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in business development or sales within the technology, cloud services, or software sectors.
• Proven track record in lead generation and deal closure.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in Arabic (required) and English (preferred).
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, startup environment with flexibility and independence.
• Experience using CRM tools such as HubSpot, Zoho, or Pipedrive.
• Good understanding of SaaS solutions or business intelligence technologies is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus attractive performance‑based commissions.
• Opportunity to join a promising tech company during a critical growth stage.
• Flexible, innovation‑driven work environment that values achievement.
• Clear potential for professional growth into future leadership roles.