Business Development Manager
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Date posted
November 4, 2026
Hiring location
Saudi Arabia
Quantity
1 person
Gender
Any
Description
Identifies opportunities to expand services, strengthen customer relationships and improve the organisation's market position. The Business Development Manager combines market research, commercial planning and relationship development to turn potential opportunities into structured proposals, while considering customer needs, competition and operational feasibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Research markets to identify customer needs, emerging trends, competitor activity and growth areas.
- Develop business plans and proposals with target customers, expected value, resource needs and risks.
- Assess the financial and operational feasibility of new services, partnerships or market-entry initiatives.
- Build and maintain relationships with prospective clients, partners and internal decision-makers.
- Prepare presentations, reports and commercial updates for management and pipeline reviews.
- Work with operations, finance and marketing teams to shape deliverable proposals.
- Monitor customer feedback and market changes and recommend adjustments to plans.
Requirements and Qualifications
A degree or equivalent background in business, management, marketing or a related field is relevant. Commercial judgement, research skills and experience developing business relationships are valuable. Familiarity with budgets, proposals, profitability and market analysis is useful. Any minimum experience requirement should be checked against the vacancy's formal criteria.
Skills and Competencies
- Business development
- market research
- commercial planning
- client relations
- proposal writing
- financial analysis
- negotiation
- stakeholder management
Role Expectations
The manager should move from strategic analysis to practical follow-up, keeping clear records of discussions and next steps. Strong presentation and negotiation skills help turn interest into viable opportunities. Commitments made to clients should be realistic and coordinated with the teams responsible for delivering the service.
The employee should maintain professional standards, follow workplace and information-handling procedures, and cooperate with colleagues to meet service priorities. Tasks should be completed within the approved scope of the position, with questions or exceptions referred to the responsible manager. Dependable attendance, clear communication and a willingness to learn support consistent performance.
Skills
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Full Time
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