Business Development Manager

As business development manager at dopamine Creative Agency
, you will be a key player in driving the agency's growth by leading our commercial engine across the Saudi market. Your mission is to identify, engage, and convert new business opportunities across all sectors. We serve government entities, Vision 2030 programs, semi-government organizations, defense and industrial groups, and private brands across every industry. You will own the pipeline from first outreach to signed contract, build strong long‑term client relationships, and ensure every engagement delivers both client satisfaction and business profitability.

You will be dopamine's dedicated business development hire, reporting directly to the managing director and working alongside the shareholder group to build the commercial function from the ground up. Our internal creative team and project management handle delivery, so you focus entirely on hunting, closing, and account development. This is a role for a commercial operator who wants full ownership from day one, real influence on the agency's growth trajectory, and the freedom to shape how dopamine wins in the market.

Business Development Manager Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Pipeline Growth:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across all sectors dopamine serves: government entities, Vision 2030 programs, semi‑government organizations, defense and industrial groups, and private brands across every industry.
• Build and manage a structured target‑account list, prioritized by fit and estimated deal size.
• Conduct research on target organizations, decision‑makers, budget cycles, procurement processes, and buying signals.
• Run consistent outreach through email, Linked In, referrals, warm introductions, and government procurement platforms (Etimad, Forsah, and equivalents) where applicable.
• Set and achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets. Report progress weekly to the Managing Director and adjust tactics as needed.

2. Proposal Development & Contract Negotiation:

• Prepare and submit technical and financial proposals in both Arabic and English at a professional standard.
• Coordinate scope with the creative team and pricing with the Managing Director.
• Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize agency profitability.

3. Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong, long‑lasting client relationships from first meeting through onboarding.
• Understand each client’s objectives, brand context, and success metrics.
• Serve as the commercial point of contact for signed clients during their first 90 days after contract signing.
• Coordinate clean handoff to the Project Manager for delivery, while remaining available for scope changes and up‑sell.
• Manage renewals, up‑sell opportunities, and long‑term account development.
• Deliver weekly pipeline reports to the Managing Director.
• Stay abreast of Saudi market trends across all sectors, competitor activities, and Vision 2030 developments that shape opportunity flow.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and networking activities in Riyadh.
• Provide market feedback to the creative team and Managing Director to sharpen positioning and service offering.
• Partner with the Managing Director on the highest‑value strategic pitches, contributing commercial ownership, deck development, financial modeling, and follow‑up cadence.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of business development, sales, or account management experience in a creative agency, marketing agency, professional services firm, or B2B environment selling into Saudi Arabia or the GCC market.
• Demonstrable track record of closing engagements at 100K SAR and above; candidates will be asked to walk through specific closed deals in the interview.
• Fluent Arabic (written and spoken), non‑negotiable for Saudi client engagement across all sectors.
• Professional English (written and spoken) for internal work and international brands.
• Strong commercial writing in both Arabic and English (proposals, decks, follow‑up communications).
• Familiarity with Saudi government procurement platforms (Etimad, Forsah) and public‑sector tender processes is a strong plus.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a solution‑oriented attitude.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred.
• Professional software skills in:
  - Microsoft Office / Google Workspace
  - Email Communication
  - CRM Tools (Hub Spot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, or Zoho)
  - English & Arabic Language Speaking/Writing

• A defining role as dopamine’s dedicated business development manager; design the function from day one.
• Direct working partnership with the managing director and the shareholder group.
• Competitive base salary plus commission on all revenue you close.
• A dynamic and creative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and supportive team culture.