Business Development & Partnerships Manager

About the role

BAN Tourism is seeking a Business Development & Partnerships Manager to drive growth by creating new business opportunities and forging strategic partnerships across corporate, government, tourism and MICE sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across corporate, government, tourism and MICE segments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, tourism partners, hotels, travel agencies, DMCs and other industry stakeholders.
• Develop strategic partnerships that enhance BAN Tourism’s destination offerings.
• Manage the business development pipeline, follow up on leads and commercial opportunities.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, quotations and partnership offers in coordination with the operations team.
• Participate in client meetings, industry events, trade shows and networking opportunities.
• Translate client requirements into relevant tourism programmes and solutions.
• Support negotiations and contribute to closing commercial agreements.
• Monitor market opportunities, competitors and emerging tourism trends.
• Maintain clear reporting on opportunities, partnerships and business development activities.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 + years of experience in business development, partnerships, sales or related fields, preferably within tourism, hospitality or MICE.
• Strong communication, relationship‑building and interpersonal abilities.
• Commercial mindset with a proven ability to identify and convert opportunities.
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
• Good understanding of the Saudi business environment.
• Fluent Arabic and good command of English.
• Based in Riyadh.

Required skills