Business Development Director

The Business Development Director will be a strategic growth architect of Tahaluf identifying and owning high-value pitch opportunities shaping new market entry strategies identifying M&A and partnership potential and translating market intelligence into commercially viable event concepts aligned with Tahalufs long-term strategy. 

What you will do:

You will be responsible for originating structuring and securing new event platforms that expand the companys portfolio and revenue base.

This role is accountable for pitching new event concepts to ministries and government entities responding to relevant RFPs (including those issued via Etimad) identifying and structuring inorganic growth opportunities that can be scaled under Tahalufs operating model.

As our Business Development Director you will lead the evolution of Business Development into a centralised high-performing support function acting as a trusted and dependable growth partner to Senior Leadership who have historically driven expansion autonomously.

The mission is to scale this function into a proactive reactive and consistently successful engine for new projects and opportunities. This is a proactive insight-led growth leadership position not a traditional transactional sales role. It will be responsible for converting market opportunity into executable revenue-generating event platforms that reinforce Tahalufs market leadership in the Kingdom.

Key Priorities

Strategic Growth & Opportunity Development

• Identify evaluate and prioritise new event launches vertical expansion opportunities partnerships and M&A prospects.
• Lead commercial due diligence and strategic fit assessments for inorganic growth opportunities.
• Translate Vision 2030 priorities and sector transformation agendas into scalable event concepts. New Event Origination & Government Bids
• Develop and pitch new event concepts directly to ministries and government stakeholders.
• Monitor qualify and respond to relevant RFPs including those issued via Etimad.
• Own high-stakes bids end-to-end; qualification positioning commercial framing and executive presentation.
• Define and execute clear win strategies.

Central Growth Function Leadership

• Build Business Development into a structured central support function serving Portfolio Leads and SMT.
• Act as a dependable growth partner enabling senior business leads to secure new platforms more consistently.
• Improve success rate speed and quality of opportunity development across the organisation. Executive Pitch Leadership
• Own and lead high-stakes bids end-to-end.
• Act as executive presenter for major government and enterprise opportunities.
• Define win strategy positioning and commercial framing.
• Ensure brand consistency and narrative clarity in all pitch materials. Market & Portfolio Intelligence
• Interpret market and competitor analysis translating into business development pathways.
• Ensure all growth initiatives are directly aligned to Tahalufs strategic priorities portfolio roadmap and defined growth ambitions. Alignment & Partnerships
• Align with CEO CFO and SMT on growth direction.
• Maintain senior stakeholder relationships across government and enterprise partners. Ensure brand consistency clarity and positioning integrity across all outputs

Qualifications :

What you will bring:

• 12 years in strategic business development consulting or bid leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex multi-stakeholder opportunities at C-suite and/or government level. 
• Leadership (or exposure) to M&A evaluation strategic partnerships or corporate expansion.
• Direct hands-on experience in B2B events or exhibition platforms with commercial exposure and growth responsibility.
• Proven experience operating in Saudi Arabia with an understanding of the local regulatory environment government ecosystem and commercial landscape.
• Demonstrated ability to craft and present winning narrative-led pitch decks with strong visual standards.

What youre looking for:

Tahaluf is ambitious forward-thinking and performance driven. It operates at pace sets high standards and expects strong ownership of outcomes. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-moving environment be comfortable with accountability and enjoy building collaboratively across senior stakeholders. They will be energised by growth motivated by impact and confident operating in an ambitious scaling business. Tahaluf works hard supports one another and celebrates success fostering a kind collaborative culture alongside strong performance expectations. If this is a culture in which you would thrive and you bring the relevant skills and experience outlined above we encourage you to get in touch

Additional Information :

In addition to a great work environment and competitive salary we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

What you will get:

• VVIP Bupa Medical Insurance for you and your family 
• Annual leave 28 days 
• Remote working on Sundays 
• Working anywhere 8 weeks every year
• School fees contribution 40000 SAR per child per year (up to a max of three children) 
• Residency visa including yearly dependent fees*
• Individual annual flight allowance for expats* 

International Relocation Package*:

• Paid flight to Riyadh individual and family (up to a max of three children) 
• 60 days accommodation or suitable serviced apartment from your arrival 
• date or a one-off payment of SAR 5000
• Up to SAR 2500 reimbursement of shipping goods/excess baggage costs 
• Paid flight home for individual and end of service gratuity payment when leaving the company (if applicable) 

Local Relocation Package*:

• Paid flight to Riyadh individual and family (up to a max of three children) 
• 30 days accommodation or a suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date or a one-off payment of SAR 5000 
• Up to SAR 2500 reimbursement of shipping goods/excess baggage costs

*If eligible

We dont just accept difference we celebrate it.  We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances and base hiring decisions on relevant qualifications and merit.  We are proud to provide a disability-friendly environment. If you require any support or adjustments to participate in our interview or selection processes please let us know.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time