Sr. Business Development Manager

mach49; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company focused on innovation is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager in Saudi Arabia. The role involves building relationships with key accounts, shaping the opportunity pipeline aligned with Vision 2030, and offers rapid growth into regional leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits available, including hybrid work options and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Comprehensive private health insurance for you and your family

25 days of annual leave

Remote work setup provided

Travel expenses fully covered for business-related travel

Annual performance-based bonus

Long-term career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business development, partnerships, or consulting.
• In-depth understanding of Saudi public and private sector dynamics.
• Self-starter with ability to engage senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a pipeline of high-potential leads.
• Support creation of customized materials including briefs and proposals.
• Initiate early-stage conversations with client stakeholders.

Skills

Business Development

Strategic Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Fluent in Arabic

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, International Relations, or related field

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

Mach49 is the growth engine for global businesses, helping the world’s leading corporations design, build, and launch new ventures that can shape industries and create long-term value. We operate at the intersection of entrepreneurship, strategy, execution, and investment — not just advising but embedding alongside our clients to make innovation real. With a global team of seasoned founders, investors, and operators, we bring hard-earned experience and hands-on execution to everything we do.

In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), we are proud to support the bold ambitions of Vision 2030. We believe that driving sustainable economic transformation requires more than just arm’s-length advice — it takes teams willing to roll up their sleeves, co-build new initiatives and ventures, deploy capital with discipline, and deliver real-world outcomes. That’s where Mach49 comes in. We are committed to being a pragmatic, on-the-ground partner to the region’s most visionary organizations as they build the future.

The Role

Mach49 is looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to help lead our growth in Saudi Arabia. In this high-potential role, you’ll be responsible for identifying key accounts, developing relationships with senior decision-makers, and shaping our opportunity pipeline in alignment with Vision 2030 priorities.

You’ll collaborate closely with the Managing Partner – GCC and Head of EMEA Business Development, engaging with national champions and enterprise leaders, and helping position Mach49 as the go-to partner for innovation and venture building in the Kingdom. This is a fast-track role: as you demonstrate results, you’ll grow into a regional leadership position.
Reporting to the Managing Partner – GCC, you will play a key role in defining how Mach49 shows up across Saudi Arabia’s innovation ecosystem.

• Build and manage a pipeline of high-potential leads, with a focus on large Saudi enterprises and government-linked entities
• Initiate early-stage conversations with client stakeholders and cultivate trusted executive relationships
• Support creation of customized materials including briefs, proposals, and pitch decks
• Represent Mach49 at salons, roundtables, and key ecosystem gatherings
• Maintain CRM records (HubSpot) and coordinate pipeline updates for reporting and pursuit tracking

Experience

• 5+ years in business development, partnerships, or consulting; experience in innovation, venture building, or corporate strategy a strong plus
• In-depth understanding of Saudi public and private sector dynamics, and strong familiarity with Vision 2030 objectives
• Fluent in Arabic and English; confident engaging senior executives
• Self-starter with strategic thinking and strong interpersonal skills, comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, International Relations, or a related field
• Strong professional networks across sectors are valuable; existing relationships or connections with government entities are a particular plus
• Candidate must be a Saudi National

Benefits

• Competitive salary, depending on experience and interview outcomes
• Comprehensive private health insurance for you and your family
• 25 days of annual leave
• Hybrid work model
• Remote work setup provided (Mach49 will supply equipment and cover monthly internet reimbursement)
• Travel expenses fully covered for any business-related travel
• Annual performance-based bonus (based on business outcomes)
• You will be joining a global team of experts shaping the future of innovation for leading corporations worldwide
• Long-term career growth opportunities within a global innovation ecosystem

Mach49 is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.We require background and reference checks.Authorization to work remotely from within the KSA required.