Head of Business Development

foregroundllc; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client, a well-established oil and gas services provider in Saudi Arabia, seeks a Head of Business Development to drive growth strategy, client acquisition, and contract development across key accounts.

The role oversees bidding and tendering, builds strategic partnerships with national oil companies and EPC contractors, and supports market entry for new services. Arabic language skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Senior BD experience in oil & gas services.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi energy sector dynamics.
• Demonstrated commercial leadership and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth strategy and client acquisition across key accounts.
• Oversee bidding, tendering, and contract development with strategic partners.

Skills

BD leadership

Oil & gas

Saudi energy market

Negotiation

Relationship management

Commercial vision

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.