Head of Business Development

Foreground Consultancy; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil & gas services provider in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Head of Business Development to spearhead growth strategies and client acquisition. This role involves managing tenders and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders in the energy sector. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in business development within the oil & gas sector, strong negotiation skills, and a robust understanding of market dynamics. Proficiency in Arabic is highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• Senior experience in business development within oil & gas services is required.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi energy sector dynamics is essential.
• Candidates should demonstrate commercial leadership and negotiation strength.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth strategy and client acquisition efforts.
• Manage bidding and tendering processes.
• Strengthen relationships with national oil companies and EPC contractors.

Skills

Business Development

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Commercial Leadership

Energy Sector Knowledge

Strategic Partnerships

Market Entry Support

Tender Management

Arabic

Job description

Our Client

Our client is a well-established oil & gas services provider supporting upstream and downstream operations in Saudi Arabia. The business is expanding its commercial footprint.

The Role

The Head of Business Development will lead growth strategy, client acquisition, and contract development across key accounts. This role will manage bidding, tendering, and strategic partnerships. A key focus will be strengthening relationships with national oil companies and EPC contractors. The role will also support market entry for new services.

Candidate Profile

Candidates must have senior BD experience within oil & gas services. Strong knowledge of Saudi energy sector dynamics is essential. The ideal profile demonstrates commercial leadership, negotiation strength, and relationship management capability. Arabic is highly advantageous.

Required Skills

• Development
• Dynamics
• Strategic Partnerships
• Operations
• Partnerships
• Energy
• Arabic
• Gas
• Contractors
• Strategy
• Business Development
• Negotiation
• Business
• Leadership
• Management