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Job Purpose

To identify strategic growth opportunities, build high-value partnerships, and advise on market entry, expansion strategies, and client acquisition plans. The advisor supports executive leadership in aligning business development initiatives with organizational goals.

Job Title

Business Development Advisor

Job Purpose

To identify strategic growth opportunities, build high-value partnerships, and advise on market entry, expansion strategies, and client acquisition plans. The advisor supports executive leadership in aligning business development initiatives with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze market trends, industry developments, and competitor activity to identify business opportunities.
• Advise executive teams on strategies for client acquisition, market penetration, and revenue growth.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and potential clients.
• Support proposal development, RFP responses, and strategic partnerships.
• Evaluate business models and recommend improvements to optimize commercial outcomes.
• Provide guidance on strategic alliances, joint ventures, and partnership models.
• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and meetings.
• Collaborate with internal departments (marketing, finance, operations) to align business development activities.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in business development, strategic consulting, or commercial growth roles.
• Proven track record in driving business growth or opening new markets.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts, financial modeling, and go-to-market strategies.
• Experience working with C-level stakeholders or government entities is a plus.
  
  

• Strategic thinking and analytical mindset
• Relationship management and negotiation
• Market research and opportunity analysis
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in CRM tools and MS Office/PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Contract

• Job function Consulting
• Industries Business Consulting and Services, Human Resources Services, and Consumer Services

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Job Description

About CME

We are CME. Making lives better with technology is what we do best.

With a multinational team fueled by innovation, creativity, and operational excellence, we deliver comprehensive end-to-end services and solutions to all types of organizations at any stage of their digital transformation journeys.

Driven by deep industry expertise, we have helped over 100 clients worldwide, including iconic brands and Fortune 500 companies, to reinvent the way they operate, collaborate, and create value for their customers.

As we continue to serve 80+ million users on a daily basis, our real-world impact can be felt across multiple industries, markets, and cultures.

We are on a never-ending quest to unlock the full potential of technology, and with it, reimagine everything!

Purpose

To support CME’s growth strategy, we are seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager to lead our expansion efforts, build strategic partnerships, and enhance our market presence specifically in the GCC.

The primary objective of the Business Development Manager (BDM) is to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities within the technology sector. The BDM will be responsible for establishing and maintaining strong relationships with potential clients, partners, and key stakeholders to drive market expansion and revenue growth. The role also involves developing and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the company’s market presence and ensure sustainable business growth. Additionally, the BDM will collaborate with internal teams to tailor solutions that align with client needs while staying updated on industry trends, competition, and emerging technologies.

Expected Outcomes

The Business Development Manager will report directly to the CEO and will have, among others, the following responsibilities :

Business Development and Sales

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy aligned with company goals, ensuring sustainable revenue growth.
• Identify and qualify potential leads through research, networking, and outreach, leveraging industry connections.
• Drive end-to-end sales processes, from prospecting to contract closure, ensuring seamless deal execution and customer onboarding.
• Negotiate and finalize deals with clients and partners, ensuring favorable terms for the company while maintaining strong long-term relationships.
• Work with marketing teams to develop campaigns and outreach initiatives that support business growth.
• Develop sales presentations, proposals, and other materials to communicate value propositions effectively.

Market Research and Strategy

• Conduct market analysis to identify new business opportunities, industry trends, and potential areas for expansion, specifically in the GCC.
• Provide insights and recommendations on potential market expansion, leveraging data-driven approaches to identify growth opportunities.
• Monitor and analyze competitor activity, adjusting strategies accordingly to maintain a competitive edge.
• Identify emerging technologies and industry shifts that could impact the company's positioning, ensuring agility in business development approaches.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish and nurture long-term relationships with clients, partners, and regulatory bodies to foster business growth and collaboration.
• Act as a key point of contact for customer interactions, ensuring satisfaction and retention through proactive engagement and support.
• Represent CME at conferences, networking events, and meetings to expand the company’s presence and brand awareness in the market.
• Develop customized solutions and presentations that address client needs and business challenges, ensuring a value-driven approach.
• Ensure seamless handover of newly onboarded clients to account / project management and customer success teams and keep following up to maintain high service quality.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree (MBA) is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships, preferably in the technology industry.
• Based in KSA.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets, demonstrating a strong ability to drive revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of digital transformation, software solutions, and emerging technologies.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (French is a plus).
• Knowledge and experience in FinTech and Banking is a plus.
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite, with experience in sales analytics and reporting.

Company Description

INSIGHT STUDIOS a Saudi full-fledged Film Production Company based in Riyadh.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development professional to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities, expanding our client base, and driving revenue growth in the Saudi Arabian market.

• Develop and implement effective business development strategies to achieve revenue targets
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research and analysis
• Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the Saudi Arabian business landscape
• Create and deliver compelling pitches and proposals tailored to prospective clients' needs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of solutions to clients
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to inform business strategies
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients and identify opportunities for upselling
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking functions
• Contribute to the development of the company's long-term vision and growth plans
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in business development

• Proven track record in driving revenue growth and expanding client portfolios
• Extensive experience in establishing and managing strategic partnerships
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct thorough market analysis
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on building and maintaining client relationships
• Demonstrated ability to craft compelling proposals and deliver persuasive presentations
• Experience in successfully converting prospects into long-term partners
• Proficiency in CRM software and business intelligence tools
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• In-depth knowledge of the Saudi Arabian business landscape and cultural nuances
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are highly desirable
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Visionary mindset with the ability to identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities

The main responsibilities are:

•Provide day-to-day hands-on sales execution, including marketing requirements.

•Build key customer relationships, identify business opportunities, negotiate and close business deals.

•Manage pre-sales activities through product demonstrations, advising on bid preparation, support with product pricing and realization of business plan targets.

•Assisting the Sales team with ESG domain knowledge

•Provide advisory to the clients / prospects for the compliance of ESG

Skills

•1 - 3 years’ experience in sales

•2 - 3 years ESG background

•Good to have: Strong background/knowledge on sustainability topics in key sectors

•Ability to work effectively as a team player with multiple stakeholders at all levels of the organization

The Product Business Development Specialist is responsible for driving the growth of Tamkeen's products portfolio by identifying new business opportunities, building strong relationships with partners and customers, and developing strategies to penetrate new markets. The role involves close collaboration with the sales, marketing, and product teams to ensure alignment with the company's overall business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to provide insights and recommendations for product development and market entry strategies
• Develop and implement business development strategies to promote product growth and expansion
• Develop market strategies by researching lists of high potential prospects
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including partners, customers, and industry leaders
• Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to develop promotional materials and campaigns that highlight product value propositions
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in business development, sales, or product management
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, customer behavior, and competitive analysis
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of identifying and securing business opportunities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Business Development
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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The main responsibilities are:

•Provide day-to-day hands-on sales execution, including marketing requirements.

•Build key customer relationships, identify business opportunities, negotiate and close business deals.

•Manage pre-sales activities through product demonstrations, advising on bid preparation, support with product pricing and realization of business plan targets.

•Assisting the Sales team with ESG domain knowledge

•Provide advisory to the clients / prospects for the compliance of ESG

Skills

•1 - 3 years' experience in sales

•2 - 3 years ESG background

•Good to have: Strong background/knowledge on sustainability topics in key sectors

•Ability to work effectively as a team player with multiple stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Description:

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking a Business Development Consultant to join our Downstream Origination Department.

Downstream Growth and Development (DG&D) implements the Company’s downstream growth strategy through the development of profitable investment opportunities, mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and joint venture partnerships in the areas of integrated refining and petrochemicals, marketing, retail, lubricants and other areas of the downstream business. Downstream Origination Department (DOD) identifies, evaluates, screens, reviews and recommends global business development opportunities in line with the downstream strategy and in coordination with other Admin areas within the Downstream business.

You will be responsible for screening and origination of potential investment opportunities in the areas of refining, petrochemicals, trading, retail business, logistics, storage and lubricants segments.

Key Responsibilities

As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

• Manage business development process from screening through deal closure, including screening and validation of activities against proposals progress through stage gates, prioritizing business proposals against investment criteria and the portfolio strategy and determine the scope and objectives of the deal, offering commercial & “technical” solutions that make up company’s business offering.
• Prepare review and present Management Committee briefs.
• Provide administrative direction to Business Development Specialist and Analysts.
• Prepare job performance appraisals, and recommends job promotions. Sees that proper documentation is maintained on all business venture development work.
• Coordinate with internal subject matter experts’ groups (Law, Finance Corporate Planning/Management Services) to ensure deal progress. Works with internal organizations and external investors to promote new business opportunities.
• Review investor proposals and approves contract payments and variations within authority limit.
• Act as the primary contact for contractors, consultants and vendor representatives.
• Work with investor(s) to establish high-level strategic, financial and operational milestone for the new venture.
• Lead business portfolios and manages development of commercial agreements and provide administrative direction to Business Development Specialists and Analysts in reviewing legal documents which include head of terms, MoU, Cost sharing agreements and shareholder agreements. Manage negotiation strategy development and execution.

Minimum Requirements

As the successful candidate you will have:

• Bachelor of Arts Business and Management or Bachelor of Science Engineering
• MBA is preferred.

• Minimum of 15 Years of Experience in mergers and acquisitions, business development, transaction execution, and project financing.
• Preference for Transaction execution and leading negotiations of definitive documents experience
• Preference for Downstream industry experience (Refining, Petrochemicals, Retail, Lubricants), noting that products trading experience may not be considered relevant for the role.
• Preference for candidates with leadership experience
• Preference for candidates with experience presenting investment business cases to senior leadership
• Experience in Project Financing is preferred.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Or, Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) is preferred.
• You will have an Industry expertise of knowledge of specific venturing activities such as commercialization, spin-offs or joint venturing, project development, financial valuations and modeling, facilities planning, strategy development or relevant experience.
• You will also have an excellent understanding of projects economic models, financial analysis of companies and valuation methodologies; commercial principals of a transaction; different types of transactions.

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.

Job ID: 15649

Tagged as: Downstream Origination Dept

Description:

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world's largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco's value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations' spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom's vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

We are seeking a Business Development Consultant to join our Downstream Origination Department.

Downstream Growth and Development (DG&D) implements the Company's downstream growth strategy through the development of profitable investment opportunities, mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and joint venture partnerships in the areas of integrated refining and petrochemicals, marketing, retail, lubricants and other areas of the downstream business. Downstream Origination Department (DOD) identifies, evaluates, screens, reviews and recommends global business development opportunities in line with the downstream strategy and in coordination with other Admin areas within the Downstream business.

You will be responsible for screening and origination of potential investment opportunities in the areas of refining, petrochemicals, trading, retail business, logistics, storage and lubricants segments.

As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

• Manage business development process from screening through deal closure, including screening and validation of activities against proposals progress through stage gates, prioritizing business proposals against investment criteria and the portfolio strategy and determine the scope and objectives of the deal, offering commercial & "technical" solutions that make up company's business offering.
• Prepare review and present Management Committee briefs.
• Provide administrative direction to Business Development Specialist and Analysts.
• Prepare job performance appraisals, and recommends job promotions. Sees that proper documentation is maintained on all business venture development work.
• Coordinate with internal subject matter experts' groups (Law, Finance Corporate Planning/Management Services) to ensure deal progress. Works with internal organizations and external investors to promote new business opportunities.
• Review investor proposals and approves contract payments and variations within authority limit.
• Act as the primary contact for contractors, consultants and vendor representatives.
• Work with investor(s) to establish high-level strategic, financial and operational milestone for the new venture.
• Lead business portfolios and manages development of commercial agreements and provide administrative direction to Business Development Specialists and Analysts in reviewing legal documents which include head of terms, MoU, Cost sharing agreements and shareholder agreements. Manage negotiation strategy development and execution.

As the successful candidate you will have:

• Bachelor of Arts Business and Management or Bachelor of Science Engineering
• MBA is preferred.

• Minimum of 15 Years of Experience in mergers and acquisitions, business development, transaction execution, and project financing.
• Preference for Transaction execution and leading negotiations of definitive documents experience
• Preference for Downstream industry experience (Refining, Petrochemicals, Retail, Lubricants), noting that products trading experience may not be considered relevant for the role.
• Preference for candidates with leadership experience
• Preference for candidates with experience presenting investment business cases to senior leadership
• Experience in Project Financing is preferred.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Or, Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) is preferred.
• You will have an Industry expertise of knowledge of specific venturing activities such as commercialization, spin-offs or joint venturing, project development, financial valuations and modeling, facilities planning, strategy development or relevant experience.
• You will also have an excellent understanding of projects economic models, financial analysis of companies and valuation methodologies; commercial principals of a transaction; different types of transactions.

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world's biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs - one of the largest in the world.

Job ID: 15649

Tagged as: Downstream Origination Dept

Khobar, Saudi Arabia | Posted on 08/14/2025

Business Development Manager – PPE, Safety Products &Automotive

We are seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager toexpand our portfolio in PPE, safety products, and automotive sectors. The rolefocuses on acquiring new brands, building vendor partnerships, and drivingsales growth in both markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and onboard new brands and vendors in PPE,safety products, and automotive sectors.
  
• Negotiate supplier agreements and ensure compliancewith quality standards.
  
• Research market trends to identify growthopportunities.
  
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
  
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to launchnew products.
  

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in business development within PPE/safety orautomotive industries.
  
• Strong vendor network and proven track record ofclosing partnerships.
  
• Excellent negotiation and relationship managementskills.
  
• Knowledge of compliance and certification requirementsfor both sectors.