Director – Business Development & Partnerships

Cooper Fitch; Riyadh; Sur place; SAR 300 000 - 560 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cooper Fitch in Saudi Arabia is conducting a confidential search for a commercially driven Director to lead business development and strategic partnerships. The role focuses on identifying opportunities, building strong client and partner relationships, and negotiating agreements that translate into measurable results.

You will assess market potential, create compelling business cases, and work with internal and external stakeholders to drive successful delivery.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of relevant experience in business development, commercial strategy, partnerships or investment execution.
• Proven track record delivering commercial agreements, market expansion or new business.
• Strong understanding of the Saudi market and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of delivery.
• Arabic language skills would be advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Identify and develop opportunities for business expansion and commercial partnerships.
• Assess market potential, build business cases and set priorities.
• Lead negotiations and coordinate steps to deliver successful agreements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to move opportunities through implementation.
• Build relationships with clients, institutions and relevant public-sector organisations.

Connaissances

Business development

Partnerships

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Independent delivery

Description du poste

Director – Business Development & Partnerships

We are supporting a confidential search for a commercially driven professional to develop new business opportunities and strategic partnerships in Saudi Arabia.

The role will suit someone who combines strong commercial judgement with the ability to build relationships, negotiate agreements and turn opportunities into measurable results.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop opportunities for business expansion and commercial partnerships.
• Assess market potential, build business cases and recommend priorities.
• Lead negotiations and coordinate the steps required to deliver successful agreements.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to progress opportunities through implementation.
• Build relationships with clients, institutional stakeholders and relevant public-sector organisations.

What we’re looking for

• Around 8-12 years’ relevant experience in business development, commercial strategy, partnerships or investment execution.
• A demonstrable record of delivering commercial agreements, market expansion or new business.
• Strong understanding of the Saudi market and experience navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of delivery.
• Arabic language skills would be advantageous.

Relevant backgrounds could include established corporates, investment businesses, infrastructure, industrial services or other commercially complex sectors.