Head of Business Development

Confidential Jobs; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 187,000 - 282,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Head of Business Development to drive its growth strategy. This role involves identifying business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and expanding revenue streams. The ideal candidate should have 6-11 years of experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships, with a proven record of driving revenue growth and closing complex deals. This position offers a full-time role with a mid-senior level title.

Qualifications

• 6-11 years of experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and closing complex deals.
• Strong strategic thinking, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s business development strategy aligned with corporate goals.
• Identify new markets, customer segments, and growth opportunities.
• Lead market research and competitive analysis.
• Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships.
• Lead high-value negotiations and close complex commercial deals.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

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The Head of Business Development is responsible for driving the company’s growth strategy by identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and expanding revenue streams. This role combines strategic planning, market analysis, deal-making, and team leadership to accelerate sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s business development strategy aligned with overall corporate goals.
• Identify new markets, customer segments, and growth opportunities.
• Lead market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Identify, negotiate, and manage strategic partnerships, alliances, and key accounts.
• Lead high-value negotiations and close complex commercial deals.
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to align go-to-market strategies.

Revenue & Performance

• Own business development targets and revenue growth KPIs.
• Build and manage sales pipelines for new opportunities.
• Track performance metrics and provide regular reporting to executive leadership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Finance, Legal, and Operations.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking forums.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 6-11 years of experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and closing complex deals.
• Strong strategic thinking, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development, Sales, and Administrative

Industries

• Banking, Investment Banking, and Financial Services