The Opportunity
Saudi Arabia's AI and tech ecosystem is scaling fast, and the companies shaping it need more than observers. They need dealmakers. Our client, a high-growth player at the intersection of AI, digital product innovation, and ecosystem development, is looking for a Business Development Manager who can turn relationships into revenue and partnerships into platforms for growth.
If you've been waiting for a role where your commercial instincts meet one of the most dynamic innovation landscapes in the region, this is it.
Why This Role Matters
This isn't a support function. This is the engine behind growth. Our client is entering a critical expansion phase, deepening partnerships with startups, enterprises, government bodies, and innovation hubs across Saudi Arabia and the GCC. The person in this seat will directly influence which partnerships get built, which markets get opened, and how fast the organization scales.
You won't be executing someone else's playbook. You'll be writing it.
About the Company
Our client operates where AI meets real-world product development. They work alongside entrepreneurs, developers, startups, and industry leaders to build technology-driven businesses that matter. Think of them as a catalyst for Saudi Arabia's innovation economy: fast-moving, deeply connected, and growing rapidly.
The culture is commercially minded but collaborative. You'll work with people who think big, move fast, and measure success in outcomes, not activity.
Requirements
What You'll Own
Pipeline & Revenue Growth
You'll build and manage a pipeline of high-value commercial opportunities from scratch. From identifying prospects to closing deals, you own the full cycle.
Strategic Partnerships
You'll develop relationships across startups, corporates, government entities, accelerators, and tech communities, then turn those relationships into structured partnerships that drive measurable business outcomes.
Market Intelligence
You'll map the ecosystem, track emerging trends, and surface opportunities before competitors see them. AI tools will be your edge here, not a nice-to-have.
Commercial Execution
From proposal development to negotiation to agreement execution, you'll lead conversations that result in signed deals and long-term value.
Ecosystem Presence
You'll represent the organization at industry events and networking forums, building credibility and expanding reach across Saudi Arabia's tech landscape.
What Makes You Successful
You'll thrive in this role if you've already proven you can build business from the ground up, not just manage existing accounts. You understand the rhythm of technology ecosystems, and you know how to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes without losing momentum.
You'll be especially successful if:
- You have a track record of identifying, pursuing, and closing strategic business opportunities in tech, SaaS, or innovation-driven environments.
- You've built meaningful relationships across startups, corporates, and ecosystem players in Saudi Arabia or the GCC.
- You use AI tools as a daily productivity multiplier, whether for research, proposal drafting, competitive analysis, or decision-making.
- You communicate with clarity and confidence, whether you're presenting to a C-suite or pitching at a startup meetup.
- You think strategically but execute relentlessly.
- You hold a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience that speaks louder).
- You're professionally proficient in English, with Arabic proficiency being a strong advantage.
Benefits
What's In It For You
- Career Trajectory: You're joining at a growth inflection point. The partnerships you build today will define the organization's market position tomorrow. That visibility and impact compounds fast.
- Autonomy & Ownership: This role gives you a wide lane. You set the strategy, build the relationships, and drive the outcomes.
- Ecosystem Access: You'll develop a network across Saudi Arabia's most influential tech players, from government innovation bodies to frontier AI startups.
- Meaningful Work: You won't be selling widgets. You'll be shaping how AI-powered products and businesses grow across one of the world's fastest-moving markets.
Ready?
If you're a commercially driven professional who wants to own growth in one of the most exciting tech ecosystems in the region, and you have the relationships, instincts, and ambition to back it up, we want to hear from you.
Apply now. The next phase of growth starts with the next great hire.
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