Growth & Partnerships Lead – Culinary Education

ARK People Solutions; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary education provider in Al Khobar is looking for a strategic Business Development Manager to drive growth and partnership initiatives. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in securing high-impact collaborations while guiding a talented team. Responsibilities include building relationships with the hospitality and education sectors, negotiating partnerships, and implementing revenue generation strategies. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and fluency in Arabic and English.

Benefits

Collaborative environment

Opportunity to manage and mentor a team

Impactful social mission

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in business development in education, hospitality, or government sectors.
• Established professional network within Saudi Arabia.
• Ability to identify and close high-value business opportunities.
• Experience in developing successful sales and partnership strategies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure partnerships with hotels, restaurants, and educational institutions.
• Strengthen relationships with senior decision-makers.
• Represent the organisation at meetings and networking events.
• Negotiate partnership agreements and monitor performance.
• Develop revenue generation strategies including sponsorships.

Skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Fluent in Arabic

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales or a related field

Master's degree (MBA preferred)

Job description

A leading culinary education provider in Al Khobar is looking for a strategic Business Development Manager to drive growth and partnership initiatives. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in securing high-impact collaborations while guiding a talented team. Responsibilities include building relationships with the hospitality and education sectors, negotiating partnerships, and implementing revenue generation strategies. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and fluency in Arabic and English.