Business Development Manager - Arabic Speaker

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Riyadh, SAU
In-Office
Mid level
Agency • HR Tech • Professional Services
The Role
Own business growth in Saudi Arabia: perform market analysis, generate leads, manage full sales cycle, run pilots and deployments, negotiate contracts, build partnerships, and feed market insights to product and strategy teams.
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Company Description

Our client is a B2B technology company that enables shopping malls to maximize tenant revenue and overall profitability through data-driven insights.

They provide a platform that automatically collects tenant sales data and combines it with footfall analytics, delivering intuitive dashboards for mall management, leasing, and marketing teams. This allows their clients to make informed decisions, enhance tenant performance, and optimize commercial outcomes.

Job Description

Role Objective

Drive and own business growth in Saudi Arabia by managing the full business development lifecycle—from market analysis and lead generation to pilot execution and contract closure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify high-potential opportunities across shopping malls, airports, and retail sectors
  • Identify, engage, and build relationships with key decision-makers
  • Generate leads through proactive outreach, networking, and local market engagement
  • Lead client meetings, product demonstrations, and presentations
  • Own and manage the full sales pipeline from initial contact to deal closure
  • Develop tailored commercial proposals and support contract negotiations
  • Plan, launch, and manage pilot projects with prospective clients
  • Coordinate onboarding and initial deployments for pilots and rollouts
  • Source and manage local contractors for pilot execution when required
  • Build and develop strategic partnerships (e.g., system integrators, service providers)
  • Continuously improve sales performance, conversion rates, and revenue streams
  • Collect market insights and customer feedback to support product and business strategy

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in B2B business development or sales, preferably in tech, proptech, or data/analytics solutions
  • Experience working with or selling to shopping malls, airports, or retail operators is highly preferred
  • Strong understanding of enterprise sales cycles and complex deal structures
  • High level of ownership, independence, and accountability
  • Proactive, adaptable, and hands-on approach with the ability to build a market from an early stage
  • Ability to work remotely while acting as a local market owner in Saudi Arabia
  • Fluent in English; Arabic is a strong advantage

Skills Required

  • Proven experience in B2B business development or sales
  • Experience selling to shopping malls, airports, or retail operators
  • Strong understanding of enterprise sales cycles and complex deal structures
  • Ability to manage full sales pipeline from lead generation to deal closure
  • Experience planning, launching, and managing pilot projects and initial deployments
  • Ability to source and manage local contractors and partners
  • Fluent in English
  • Arabic language skills
  • Ability to work remotely while acting as local market owner in Saudi Arabia
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The Company
30 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Whitecollars is a global Human Resource consulting and recruitment agency that supports business growth with affordable, flat-fee recruitment solutions and tailored HR services.

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