About the Role
The Business Development Associate will support key initiatives by identifying and pursuing new opportunities, preparing proposals, managing client communications, and creating presentations. The role involves maintaining and updating business development pipelines using CRM tools such as Salesforce, along with providing organizational support through meeting coordination, scheduling, and office management tasks. The candidate will assist in preparing documents, reports, and correspondence for both internal and external stakeholders while ensuring accurate data entry and record management. Additional responsibilities include supporting the company's presence at booths, conferences, and client events through event planning, setup, and follow-up activities. The role requires coordination and support for team members during domestic and international travel, together with effective collaboration using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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What You'll Do
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key government stakeholders, ministries, and regulatory authorities.
- Monitor and interpret government policies, regulations, and initiatives relevant to the organization’s operations.
- Support alignment of company objectives with Saudi Vision 2030 priorities and national strategies.
- Facilitate approvals, licenses, and compliance processes with government entities.
- Represent the organization in official meetings, forums, and industry events with government participation.
- Provide strategic advice to leadership on navigating the Saudi regulatory and political landscape.
- Serve as a key point of contact for business development initiatives, ensuring smooth coordination between internal and external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or similar (required).
- Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, both written and verbal.
- 1–5 years of experience in business development, sales support, or office coordination.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams.
- Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM/business development tools (preferred).
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable to fast-paced environments.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for events and business development activities.
Benefits and Contract Details
Our international teammates receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned to your country office location. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
