Business Development Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to join our operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializing in the Media, Advertising, Production, Filming, and TVC industries. The role is designed to accelerate revenue growth and strengthen market presence by uncovering new business possibilities, nurturing strong client relations, and securing significant projects spanning brands, agencies, and governmental organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities within brand, agency, and government sectors and actively pursue them.
• Generate prospective leads and successfully convert these into confirmed projects.
• Maintain and strengthen long-term relationships with clients.
• Lead client presentations, meetings, and proposal pitches to showcase company capabilities.
• Manage and coordinate responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) including government tender submissions.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including creative, production, and finance to create compelling and competitive project proposals.
• Form strategic partnerships with agencies, marketing professionals, and event coordinators.
• Continuously monitor trends in the market, keep an eye on competitor activities, and identify sectors in high demand.

Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years experience in business development within media, advertising, or production sectors.
• Proven expertise in preparing proposals, responding to RFPs, and conducting effective client pitches.
• Having a well-established network in the Saudi market is advantageous.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English languages is required.

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Client-oriented focus with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Strong organizational skills with adept planning and coordination capabilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Basic knowledge of production processes and workflows.