Business Development Specialist

A company specialized in providing legal services and legal advisory solutions for corporate clients is looking to hire a qualified Business Development Specialist to join its Business Development Department in Riyadh.

Position: Business Development Specialist

Employment Type: Full-time

Department: Business Development

Industry: Corporate Legal Services and Legal Advisory

We are looking for a Business Development Specialist with strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying and attracting potential corporate clients, understanding their initial needs, presenting the company’s legal services and advisory solutions professionally, and following up on business opportunities until contract closure.

The role requires a proactive individual who can develop communication channels with prospective clients, manage initial meetings, and build long-term professional relationships with decision-makers in companies.

• Identify and approach potential corporate clients and commercial entities.
• Communicate with prospective clients through phone calls, email, and Linked In.
• Arrange and attend virtual and in-person meetings with clients.
• Visit client offices when required to present the company’s services and build relationships.
• Provide a professional initial explanation of the company’s legal services and advisory solutions.
• Understand and initially assess client needs in coordination with the relevant internal team.
• Follow up with prospective clients from the initial contact stage until contract signing.
• Conduct initial negotiations with clients in accordance with company policies.
• Prepare and maintain an updated database of clients and business opportunities.
• Follow up on initial proposals and coordinate internally to ensure timely client responses.
• Build professional relationships with business owners, executives, decision-makers, and entrepreneurs.
• Prepare periodic reports on prospects, meetings, business opportunities, and conversion rates.

• Bachelor’s degree as a minimum requirement in Business Administration, Marketing, Law, or any related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in business development, sales, relationship management, or client acquisition.
• English proficiency in speaking and writing at a minimum level of B1.
• Valid driving license.
• Strong negotiation, persuasion, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with corporate decision-makers.
• Professional appearance and presence suitable for dealing with executives and corporate clients.
• Ability to manage multiple business opportunities at the same time.
• Proficiency in using email, virtual meeting platforms, and Linked In.
• Good organizational skills and ability to prepare clear and concise reports.

• Previous experience in professional services, such as legal services, consulting, accounting, corporate services, or business solutions.
• General understanding of legal and advisory services provided to companies.
• Experience dealing with business owners, executives, decision-makers, and entrepreneurs.

• A proactive and results-driven personality.
• The ability to open new relationships with companies.
• Strong follow-up skills and the ability to convert opportunities into contracts.
• A focus on building trust and long-term relationships, not only direct selling.
  
  A high level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality.
  
  What We Offer
  • A professional work environment in a specialized legal and advisory sector.
  • The opportunity to work with companies, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers.
  • Full training and orientation on the company’s services and how to present them to clients.
  • Monthly salary based on experience and qualifications.
  • Performance-based incentives linked to contracts and results.
  • Career development opportunities within the Business Development Department.