Business Development Director

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Strategic Market Development

Develop and execute 3 ams KSA market entry and growth strategy
Build a robust pipeline targeting SAR 15M in the Year 1 contract value
Position 3 am as a thought leader through strategic industry presence
Monitor Vision 2030 initiatives and identify alignment opportunities

Relationship Building & Sales

Establish relationships with key decision-makers at government entities PIF companies tourism authorities and cultural institutions
Develop partnerships with entertainment venues museums hotels and major developers
Lead end-to-end sales process from qualification through contract signature
Navigate complex multi-stakeholder procurement processes (6-18 month sales cycles)
Create compelling proposals that articulate 3 ams unique value proposition

Collaboration & Market Intelligence

Work with UAE creative and technical teams to develop innovative feasible solutions
Ensure smooth project handovers with clear client expectations
Represent 3 am at the Saudi Event Show SEA Expo and major industry forums
Track competitor activities and market trends

Team Building

Build and mentor a local KSA business development team as the market scales

Qualifications

Required Experience

8 years in business development/sales leadership in Saudi Arabia
Proven track record closing deals valued at SAR 2M each
Direct experience in experiential marketing immersive installations exhibitions entertainment venues events production museums or design-build projects
Success working with Saudi government entities PIF portfolio companies or major cultural/tourism institutions
Vision 2030-aligned project experience strongly preferred

Network & Skills

Established network within the KSA entertainment tourism cultural or hospitality sectors
Existing relationships with government decision-makers and key industry players
Exceptional communication in Arabic and English (written and verbal)
Strategic thinking with the ability to execute tactical plans
Consultative selling approach and cultural intelligence for the Saudi business context
CRM proficiency and disciplined pipeline management

Personal Attributes

An entrepreneurial mindset is comfortable building from zero
Patience and persistence for long sales cycles
Relationship-first orientation understanding Saudi business culture
Passion for Saudi Arabias cultural transformation
Collaborative spirit working with international teams

Education

Bachelors degree required; MBA preferred
Based in Riyadh with a willingness to travel within KSA and occasionally to the UAE
Benefits & Compensation

Base Salary

SAR 35000 - 40000 monthly (SAR 420000 - 480000 annually)

Commission Structure

10% of gross profit on all closed deals (uncapped)
Transparent calculation monthly payouts upon client payment

Responsibilities Strategic Market DevelopmentDevelop and execute 3 ams KSA market entry and growth strategyBuild a robust pipeline targeting SAR 15M in the Year 1 contract valuePosition 3 am as a thought leader through strategic industry presenceMonitor Vision 2030 initiatives and identify alignment...