Senior Business Development Specialist

About the Role

Everhires is seeking a Senior Business Development Specialist to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time, sales-focused Business Development position. The role involves approaching new clients, generating opportunities, and securing new business, while also requiring solid Project Management experience within the Events Industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, approach, and acquire new clients and business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a strong B2B client pipeline.
• Conduct client meetings, presentations, and business development visits.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Government and Private Sector clients.
• Leverage an existing Riyadh client network or database to generate new opportunities.
• Identify and pursue tenders, RFPs, RFQs, and project opportunities.
• Prepare and coordinate commercial proposals, tenders, and presentations in line with client requirements.
• Manage opportunities from lead generation through proposal submission, negotiation, and closing.
• Coordinate with internal teams to develop tailored technical and commercial proposals.
• Follow up on submitted proposals and tenders, actively driving opportunities toward project award.
• Support and manage events and projects from planning through execution.
• Maintain long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat business.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in Business Development, Sales, or Client Acquisition.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience in Events, Experiential Marketing, Exhibitions, or Project Management.
• Experience working with Government and Private Sector clients.
• Hands-on experience with tenders, RFPs, RFQs, and commercial proposals.
• Strong understanding of the tender and proposal process, from opportunity identification to submission and award.
• Strong network and existing client database in Riyadh.
• Currently based in Riyadh or ready to relocate and join immediately.

Skills and Attributes

• Strong sales hunter mentality and proven ability to generate new business.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Target-driven, proactive, and commercially minded.
• Strong understanding of the Saudi and Riyadh business market.

Work Location

This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.