Business Development Manager

About the role

The Business Development Manager will drive revenue growth for First Leadership by identifying new opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and expanding the company’s footprint across its core service pillars – Real Estate, Industrial and Digital Consulting – in the Saudi market.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and target potential clients in real‑estate development, manufacturing and digital transformation, using networking, cold calling and LinkedIn to build a robust pipeline.
• Maintain long‑term relationships with key decision‑makers, acting as the primary contact during the sales cycle and ensuring smooth hand‑over to delivery teams.
• Collaborate with technical teams to draft compelling proposals and feasibility studies, deliver presentations and negotiate contract terms.
• Support brand activation by working with the Content Writer on lead‑generating LinkedIn content and representing the firm at industry events in the Eastern Province and Riyadh.
• Track all sales activities in the ERP system, provide regular progress reports to leadership and analyse win/loss data to refine pricing and positioning.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics or a related field.
• 3–5 years of B2B business development or sales experience, preferably in consulting or real‑estate.
• Proven record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in the Saudi market.
• Deep knowledge of the business landscape in Qatif, Dammam and Riyadh.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).

Required skills

• Proficiency with CRM/ERP tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.