Business Development Manager – Drones & Autonomous Systems

About the role

Front End is looking for a Business Development Manager to expand its Autonomy & Mobility portfolio across Saudi Arabia and the wider region. You will own the commercial strategy for UAV, marine, air‑mobility and automated‑infrastructure solutions, turning cutting‑edge technology into revenue‑generating projects for government, energy, logistics, mining and industrial clients.

Key responsibilities

• Own and grow the sales pipeline across UAV & drone operations, marine & subsea systems, air mobility and automated infrastructure.
• Identify, qualify and win new business with government entities, energy operators, mining companies, logistics providers and industrial clients.
• Translate complex autonomous‑system capabilities into clear commercial value propositions.
• Lead the full sales cycle: prospecting, solution scoping, proposals, commercial negotiation and deal closure.
• Build and manage relationships with technology partners, OEMs and exclusive‑agency principals.
• Support landmark initiatives such as eVTOL trials and drone‑payload programs.

Required profile

• Client‑facing, target‑driven professional with strong commercial acumen.
• Experience working in or with Saudi Arabia is strongly preferred.
• Ability to understand, position and sell across four autonomous capability areas.
• Proven track record of managing complex B2B sales cycles.

Required skills

• UAV and drone operations (LiDAR, imaging, EM surveys, fleet integration).
• Marine and subsea systems (USV, AUV, ROV inspections).
• Air mobility solutions (eVTOL, aerial logistics, UTM systems).
• Automated infrastructure technologies (robotic refueling, autonomous logistics vehicles).

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of autonomous mobility in a fast‑growing market.
• Access to cutting‑edge technology and high‑visibility projects.
• Collaborative environment with leading industry partners.