Commercial Specialist - Only Saudis

Confidential Hiring; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Hiring in Saudi Arabia seeks a Commercial Specialist to coordinate strategic initiatives, partnerships, and business development across the Group. You will engage with the CCO, subsidiaries, and government entities to drive commercial growth and ensure timely execution of action plans.

You will support sales and marketing activities, prepare commercial reports, market research, and briefings, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including Saudi Aramco and SABIC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Commercial, Business Development, Sales, Strategic Partnerships, or related fields.
• Experience in market research, business analysis, or strategic initiatives is preferred.
• Experience dealing with major organizations and government entities is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial and business development activities across the Group with the CCO and business units.
• Foster and maintain relationships with customers, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Follow up on strategic partnerships and opportunities and provide progress updates.
• Assist in identifying and evaluating new business opportunities and market developments.
• Coordinate implementation and tracking of key commercial initiatives.
• Prepare commercial reports, presentations, and market analyses for decision-making.

Skills

Commercial basics

Stakeholder management

Market research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Arabic & English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Reports to: Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

Job Summary

The Commercial Specialist supports the Group's commercial and business development activities by coordinating strategic initiatives, following up on business opportunities and partnerships, and supporting sales and marketing activities across the Group. The role works closely with the Chief Commercial Officer, subsidiaries, and relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective coordination, timely follow-up, and execution of commercial initiatives and action plans. The position also supports engagement with key government entities, Saudi Aramco, SABIC, customers, and strategic partners to contribute to the Group's commercial objectives and business growth.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Duties & Responsibilities Support commercial and business development activities across the Group in coordination with the Chief Commercial Officer and relevant business units.
• Support customer engagement activities and maintain effective relationships with key customers, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Follow up on strategic partnerships, business opportunities, and potential commercial initiatives and provide regular updates on their progress.
• Assist in identifying and evaluating new business opportunities, potential partnerships, and market developments relevant to the Group's activities.
• Assist in the implementation, coordination, and tracking of key business development and commercial initiatives.
• Support sales and marketing activities across the Group and coordinate with subsidiaries and relevant functions on agreed initiatives.
• Coordinate and follow up on action items arising from the Sales & Marketing Committee and ensure timely updates and completion of assigned actions.
• Prepare commercial reports, presentations, market research, business analyses, and briefing materials to support management decision-making.
• Conduct market and industry research to identify trends, opportunities, competitors, and developments relevant to the Group's commercial activities.
• Maintain and develop effective working relationships with relevant government entities, Saudi Aramco, SABIC, and other key stakeholders.
• Support meetings and engagements with customers, government entities, strategic partners, and other external stakeholders, including preparation of required materials and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate with subsidiaries and corporate functions to ensure effective communication and execution of cross-functional commercial initiatives.
• Track agreed commercial initiatives, action plans, and deliverables and provide regular progress updates to the Chief Commercial Officer.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to commercial opportunities, partnerships, stakeholder engagements, and ongoing initiatives.
• Recommend opportunities to improve commercial coordination, follow-up processes, and overall business effectiveness.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Good understanding of commercial and business development principles.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with customers, government entities, and key external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Good business and commercial awareness.
• Strong report writing and presentation preparation skills.
• Excellent organizational, coordination, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Ability to work effectively with different subsidiaries, functions, and levels of management.
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Management Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Commercial, Business Development, Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Affairs, or a related field.
• Experience in market research, business analysis, commercial reporting, or strategic initiatives is preferred.
• Experience dealing with major organizations, government entities, Saudi Aramco, SABIC, or similar stakeholders is an advantage.