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Business Development Manager – PPE, Safety Products & Automotive

We are seeking a results-driven Business Development Manager to expand our portfolio in PPE, safety products, and automotive sectors. The role focuses on acquiring new brands, building vendor partnerships, and driving sales 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 compliance with quality standards.
  
• Research market trends to identify growth opportunities.
  
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
  
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to launch new products.
  

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in business development within PPE/safety or automotive industries.
  
• Strong vendor network and proven track record of closing partnerships.
  
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
  
• Knowledge of compliance and certification requirements for both sectors.
  

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Business Development Manager responsible for named accounts within a specific geographic area. In this role you will be responsible for pursuing sales opportunities to sell the full breadth of Element services within specified accounts in order to meet their assigned budget. You will support strategic or key accounts within your specified territory with any activities needed at local sites.

This position will be based in Dammam Second Industrial area, KSA

• Establish and proactively maintain a strong professional relationship with key decision makers and influencers within assigned accounts
• Drive profitable sales expansion with a focus on acquiring new and re-engaging with dormant accounts, while growing existing clients
• Gather and analyze market and industry intelligence, metrics, and trends to determine customer needs
• Identify opportunities early in the sales cycle to ensure maximum share of wallet for Element
• Deliver business development related presentations, negotiate, and close business with nominated accounts, working in coordination with location business development resources
• Provide positive leadership and representation of Element to the public, customers, vendors, and to all employees through membership in professional organizations, serving on company project teams, conducting employee meetings and visiting work areas and interacting with employees. Represent company at industry association meetings to promote company and services offered
• Prepare reports and presentations showing sales volume by sector, region, location, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion
• Follow up in a timely manner on quotations for the assigned customer base
• Achieve sales goals by converting, retaining and penetrating accounts
• Work closely with other sales roles and utilizes technical support to maximize the sales realized in the territory
• Lead access and persuasion steps in sales process, including qualifying, relationship building, needs evaluation, solution development/presentation and closing
• Identify full customer test needs to uncover additional opportunities within accounts across Element
• Actively utilize CRM to record activities, ensuring contact details are accurate, duplicates are removed, new information is added and accurate call/visit logs are entered
• Actively participate in regular pipeline reviews, ensuring all CRM records are up to date and critical success factors are identified for key opportunities
• Build and maintain a working knowledge of Element's service offerings; participate in training/coaching opportunities
• Ensure compliance with all Element policies including but not limited to Terms and Conditions, trade compliance, treatment of others, moral code of conduct, and employee handbook
• Ensure adherence to all applicable laws pertaining to safety, environment and corporate governance

• 10 years of Technical experience with Sales responsibilities
• Bachelors of Science in Material Sciences preferred but other four year degree will be considered
• Testing, metallurgical or composites experience a plus
• Experience in interpreting testing procedures and requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Dynamics AX and CRM, Word, Excel)
• Availability, flexibility, and maturity to represent the company at a broad range of events/projects in the community, with customers and within the company
• Ability to remain calm when faced with mounting pressure related to deadlines and multiple priorities
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills to meet a variety of communication needs
• Good interpersonal skills that foster open upward and downward communication built on mutual respect
• Ability to interface with clients, win new work and determine their requirements; helps develop proposals including cost estimates, work plan and terms and conditions
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time; some overnight travel may be required

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision

Element has an opportunity for a Business Development Manager , Environmental for KSA.

In this role, you will be responsible for pursuing sales opportunities to sell Chemistry & Environmental testing related services to clients in the upstream, downstream, and infrastructure sectors while reporting directly to the Senior Business Development Manager. You will exercise appropriate leadership to maximize team effectiveness with an inside sales function, lab managers who play an active part in sales, and Element's global Technical Leaders where necessary.

This position will be based in Dammam Second Industrial area, KSA.

• Establish and proactively maintain a strong professional relationship with key decision makers and influencers within assigned accounts, driving profitable sales expansion with a focus on acquiring new and re-engaging with dormant accounts, while growing existing clients.
• Gather and analyze market and industry intelligence, metrics, and trends to determine customer needs and identify opportunities early in the sales cycle to ensure maximum share of wallet for Element.
• Deliver business development related presentations, negotiate, and close business with nominated accounts, providing positive representation of Element to the public, customers, vendors, and all employees through various professional engagements.
• Prepare reports and presentations showing sales volume by sector, region, location, potential sales, and areas of proposed client base expansion, and follow up in a timely manner on quotations for the assigned customer base.
• Achieve sales goals by converting, retaining, and penetrating accounts, working closely with other sales roles and technical support to maximize sales in the territory.
• Actively utilize CRM to record activities, ensuring contact details are accurate, new information is added, and accurate call/visit logs are recorded.

• Significant technical experience with sales responsibilities; able to interface with clients, win new work, and determine their requirements.
• Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) / Environmental Engineering preferred, but other four-year relevant degrees will be considered. Point source emissions testing and industrial hygiene experience is a plus.
• Experience in interpreting testing procedures and requirements, and proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Dynamics AX and CRM, Word, Excel).
• Availability, flexibility, and maturity to represent the company at a broad range of events/projects in the community, with customers, and within the company.
• Ability to remain calm when faced with pressure related to deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills to meet a variety of communication needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that foster open communication. Ability to travel up to 75% of the time; some overnight travel may be required.

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes, and services are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail, and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work-related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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We are seeking an experienced Business Development Specialist with at least 10 years of proven experience in the following sectors:

• General Contracting
• Industrial Services
• Oil & Gas O&M
• Support Services

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement business development strategies to drive growth.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct market research and analyze industry trends.
• Prepare business proposals, presentations, and periodic reports for management.
• Contribute to achieving sales and revenue targets.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Business Development.
• Strong knowledge in contracting, industrial, oil & gas, or support services sectors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Skills

• Strong business development and sales background.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strategic thinking and ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Proven experience in general contracting, industrial services, oil & gas, or support services sectors.
• Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Strong presentation and proposal writing skills.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• High level of self-motivation and results-driven mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Overview

Jobs for Humanity is partnering with Saudi Global Institute SGI to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from all walks of life.

Company Name: Saudi Global Institute SGI

Sales position in the Sales department. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to drive revenue growth by promoting and selling products or services effectively. This role requires a deep understanding of the product or service, as well as the capacity to identify potential clients, understand their needs and present tailored solutions.

The main goal of this sales position is to boost our revenue growth by effectively promoting and selling our products or services. You will be responsible for identifying potential clients, understanding their needs, tailoring solutions, and maintaining successful client relationships. A keen sense of market trends and customer feedback will also be crucial to refining sales strategies.

• Drive revenue growth by promoting and selling products/services effectively.
• Identify potential clients and understand their needs.
• Present tailored solutions to clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Assess market trends and customer feedback to refine sales strategies.

• Proven ability to drive revenue growth and promote products/services.
• Proficiency in identifying potential clients and understanding their needs.
• Experience in presenting tailored solutions to clients.
• Skill in building and maintaining relationships with clients.
• Strong analytical skills to assess market trends and understand customer feedback.
• Capable of refining sales strategies based on trends and feedback.

Entry level

Full-time

• Business Development and Sales

• Technology, Information and Internet

Overview

Our client, a leading culinary education provider in Khobar, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced and strategic Business Development Manager to lead their growth and partnership initiatives. This pivotal role will focus on expanding the organisation's reach, securing high-impact collaborations, and driving revenue growth, all in alignment with the mission to develop future culinary leaders who champion local, sustainable, and healthy culinary practices. You will play a central role in building partnerships with the hospitality, education, and government sectors while guiding a talented business development and marketing team.

• Identify, approach, and secure partnerships with hotels, restaurants, resorts, educational institutions, corporate organisations, and government entities for joint initiatives.
• Strengthen relationships with senior decision-makers, ensuring partner needs are met and commitments delivered.
• Represent the organisation at meetings, networking events, and exhibitions to build visibility and credibility.
• Negotiate partnership agreements, monitor performance, and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop and implement revenue generation strategies, including sponsorships, grants, and business development initiatives, to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities, trends, and innovative program ideas within the culinary education sector.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to design campaigns that effectively communicate the organisations value proposition and engage the target audience.
• Lead alumni engagement initiatives to showcase success stories and strengthen the institutions brand impact.
• Manage departmental budgets to maximise resources for growth and outreach.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the business development team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture that aligns with the organisation's vision and mission.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field (Master's degree, e.g., MBA, preferred).
• Minimum of 3-5 years proven experience in business development, partnerships, or stakeholder relations in the education, hospitality, or government sectors.
• Established professional network within Saudi Arabia.
• Proven ability to identify and close high-value business opportunities.
• Experience in developing and executing successful sales and partnership strategies.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, both spoken and written.
• Highly proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable with frequent travel and meetings.

• Lead strategic growth for a respected culinary education provider with an impactful social mission.
• Build partnerships across hospitality, education, and government sectors that contribute to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives.
• Manage and mentor a talented, creative, and driven team.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, cultural inclusivity, and sustainability.

Jobs for Humanity is partnering with Vinsys Arabia Training Company to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from all walks of life.

Company Name: Vinsys Arabia Training Company

The sales role is a dynamic and results-driven role focused on driving revenue growth by effectively promoting and selling our products or services to our customers.

Job Purpose

The main purpose of the sales job is to identify potential clients, understand their needs, and provide tailored solutions to meet their needs. This involves a deep understanding of the product or service being sold, coupled with a strong communication and negotiation skill to ensure the best value is delivered to our clients.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth through effective promotion and selling of products/services.
• Identify and reach out to potential clients.
• Understand and respond to clients' needs.
• Prepare and present tailored solutions to clients.
• Establish, build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Assess market trends regularly.
• Analyze and react to customer feedback.
• Refine sales strategies based on market trends and customer feedback.
  
  

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Deep understanding of the product or service being sold.
• Ability to identify potential clients and understand their needs.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Analytical skills to assess market trends and customer feedback.
• Ability to consistently refine sales strategies.

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.