Business Development - Riyadh

Business Development Manager / Business Manager 

Our client, based in Riyadh is looking for a dynamic Business Development Manager who has an entrepreneurial mindset to join a bright young team and help grow their portfolio of businesses. 

Business Development Manager Responsibilities:

• Contacting potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings.
• Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives.
• Researching organizations and individuals to find new opportunities.
• Increasing the value of current customers while attracting new ones.
• Finding and developing new markets and improving sales.
• Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events.
• Developing quotes and proposals for clients.
• Developing goals for the development team and business growth and ensuring they are met.
• Training personnel and helping team members develop their skills.
• Business Development Manager Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field.
• Experience in sales, marketing or related field.
• Strong communication skills and IT fluency.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable using a computer for various tasks.

 
Business Manager key responsibilities:

• Acting as the first point of contact and RHP to the director
• Acting on behalf of and representing the director as required, including the management of calls, enquiries and requests, expense authorisation and sign off on business-related decisions
• Reporting back to the director with detailed and accurate notes following any absence
• Assisting with budget management
• Undertaking projects on a regular basis, including event planning
• Personal assistant tasks for the director, including, but not limited to, diary management, extensive email correspondence and organising both internal and external meetings
• Attending meetings and producing follow-up notes
• Organising complex travel itineraries and travelling with director
• Providing line management and support to administration and operations teams, including task delegation, training new employees, undertaking appraisals and handling poor performance issues
• Working closely with the administration and operations managers to ensure the smooth running of the business, including the maintenance of office stock and supplies and regular database updates

Essential requirements:

• Educated to a degree level
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a similar position
• Previous team management experience
• In-depth knowledge of the industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Competent with Microsoft Office packages, particularly Word and Outlook
• Fluent in Arabic 
• Must have an Entrepreneur mindset 
• Personality profile:
• Confident working alongside board-level executives and partners
• Uses initiative with minimal supervision
• Dedicated to the quality and accuracy of projects from inception to completion
• Can manage a heavy workload with strict deadlines
• Excellent organisational skills
• Flexible and willing to take on ad-hoc tasks
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team 

Salary AED 65,000