Head of Business Development

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

Job summary

A leading oil and gas services provider in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced senior business development professional to drive growth strategies and client acquisition in the region. The successful candidate will manage bids, strengthen relationships with national oil companies, and support new service market entries. Candidates should have extensive experience in oil and gas, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth strategy, client acquisition, and contract development across key accounts.
• Manage bidding, tendering, and strategic partnerships.
• Strengthen relationships with national oil companies and EPC contractors.
• Support market entry for new services.

Skills

Senior business development experience

Knowledge of Saudi energy sector dynamics

Commercial leadership

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Arabic language proficiency

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth strategy, client acquisition, and contract development across key accounts.
• Manage bidding, tendering, and strategic partnerships.
• Strengthen relationships with national oil companies and EPC contractors.
• Support market entry for new services.

Qualifications

• 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.