Riyadh-Based Business Development Co-op & Market Research

KEO International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

OPTIMA, Allied Practice of KEO, is recruiting for Tamheer opportunities in our Riyadh office. We seek a Business Administration/Engineering graduate to join the team and receive training across the Business Development lifecycle.

You will learn to research markets, identify opportunities, qualify leads, and support client engagement while developing professional communication and presentation skills in a structured internship program.

Qualifications

• Must be a Saudi national.
• For Co-op and Internship placements, applicants must be graduates or have been unemployed for more than 6 months.
• Must reside in Riyadh and be available to work in Riyadh for the 4-month program.
• Strong communication skills in English are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of the Business Development function, its objectives, and its role within the organization.
• Build knowledge of OPTIMA's business, products/services, target customers, and market segments through research.
• Conduct market, industry, and competitor research to identify opportunities and present findings.
• Research potential customers and identify relevant prospects based on criteria.
• Support lead qualification by evaluating and prioritizing prospects under guidance.
• Learn and support key stages of the Business Development process from opportunity to follow-up and relationship development.
• Develop professional communication skills through emails, meeting points, and role-play exercises.
• Practice client engagement techniques, including understanding customer needs and communicating value propositions.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing presentations, company profiles, and market research summaries.
• Maintain organized records of research, follow-ups, and opportunities.
• Present research findings, insights, and BD exercises with feedback.

Skills

English communication

Education

Business Administration/Engineering degree

Job description

OPTIMA, Allied Practice of KEO, is recruiting for Tamheer opportunities in our Riyadh office. We seek a Business Administration/Engineering graduate to join the team and receive training across the Business Development lifecycle.

You will learn to research markets, identify opportunities, qualify leads, and support client engagement while developing professional communication and presentation skills in a structured internship program.