Business Development Associate

Overview

The Business Development Associate will drive growth and market expansion across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Based in our regional offices, you will identify, research, and qualify high-value opportunities across sectors including Land, Aviation, Healthcare, Data Centers, and Logistics. You will act as the engine of our business development team, translating complex market data into actionable insights, crafting compelling pitch materials, and managing key stakeholder relationships.

The ideal candidate is agile, excels at cross-functional coordination, thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment, and supports localization and expansion goals aligned with KSA s Vision 2030.

• Market Intelligence & Opportunity
  
  Qualification:
  
  Conduct sector research to identify expansion opportunities within core target sectors (Logistics, Land, Aviation, Healthcare, Data Centers).
• Deliver Actionable Insights:
  Develop detailed market scans, competitor benchmarks, and macroeconomic trend analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Pitch & Proposal Management:
  Content creation & design coordination;
  Draft high-impact briefing notes, pitch decks, and commercial proposals, collaborating with design teams to ensure client-ready deliverables.
• Commercial Bid Support:
  Provide end-to-end support for complex commercial proposals and strategic pilots.
• Pipeline Management & Operations:
  Maintain BD momentum; manage and update business development follow-up tracking systems; ensure post-meeting action items are executed seamlessly.
• Stakeholder Mapping:
  Develop and maintain meticulous stakeholder maps to track key decision-makers and influential figures across public and private sectors in KSA.
• Cross-Functional Alignment:
  Coordinate inputs across operating companies (OpCos) to synthesize a unified view of the organization s business development pipeline.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  2–4 years of experience in business development, market research, management consulting, or a corporate analyst role; preferably within the GCC or KSA market.
• Sector Knowledge:
  Familiarity with at least two of the target industries (Logistics, Healthcare, Aviation, Infrastructure, or Technology/Data Centers) is highly desirable.
• KSA Market Nuance:
  Solid understanding of the KSA business landscape, government procurement tendencies, and corporate protocols.
• Your Proficiencies:
  Agility to thrive in a fast-paced environment;
  Advanced proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel for data-driven decks and benchmarks;
  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
  Fluency in English required; bilingual proficiency in Arabic is highly advantageous for local stakeholder mapping;
  Strong organizational skills and ability to consolidate data from multiple OpCos under tight deadlines.