Junior Business Development Officer

About the Role

ZAGHAMI GROUP is seeking a Junior Business Development Officer to join its commercial team in the Eastern region of Saudi Arabia, covering cities including Dammam, Riyadh, Jeddah, Medina, and Yanbu. This full-time role is designed as a structured entry into technical sales, focusing on market research, lead generation, and client engagement. The successful candidate will work alongside senior Technical Sales Engineers and is expected to transition into managing their own accounts as a Technical Sales Specialist/Engineer within 12-18 months.

Growth Journey

1. Phase 1 – Foundation (Months 0–3): This phase includes onboarding, product training, CRM mastery, market mapping, and shadowing senior engineers.
2. Phase 2 – Build (Months 4–9): Responsibilities will expand to independent prospecting, supporting proposal and tender processes, delivering technical presentations, and establishing initial client relationships.
3. Phase 3 – Transition (Months 10–18): The officer will manage a portfolio of accounts under mentorship, followed by a formal assessment for promotion.

Key Responsibilities

• Map target sectors, clients, EPC contractors, and upcoming projects across the Kingdom.
• Track competitor activities and market opportunities.
• Identify and qualify new leads through research, networking, and industry events.
• Contact prospects by phone, email, and in person, in both Arabic and English.
• Book discovery meetings and technical presentations for senior engineers.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records.
• Track opportunities and follow-ups, and prepare activity reports.
• Assist in preparing technical and commercial proposals, quotations, and tender submissions.
• Coordinate with technical, procurement, and operations teams.
• Attend technical briefings, product demonstrations, and site visits.
• Develop working knowledge of product portfolios and their applications.
• Follow up with clients after meetings and respond promptly to requests.

Qualifications and Experience

• 0-1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both Arabic and English.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for CRM management and reporting.
• A proactive approach to market intelligence and lead generation.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position within a commercial team, involving collaboration with senior Technical Sales Engineers and other internal departments. The role requires engagement with clients and prospects across various cities in Saudi Arabia.