Business Development Manager📣 إعلان

About the Role

Whitecollars is seeking a Business Development Manager to join a high-growth company operating at the intersection of AI, digital product innovation, and ecosystem development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is designed for an individual who can translate relationships into revenue and partnerships into growth platforms. The role is central to the company's expansion phase, influencing strategic partnerships, market entry, and scaling initiatives across Saudi Arabia and the GCC.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage a pipeline of high-value commercial opportunities from prospect identification through deal closure.
• Develop relationships with startups, corporations, government entities, accelerators, and tech communities to establish structured partnerships that drive measurable business outcomes.
• Map the ecosystem, track emerging trends, and identify opportunities, leveraging AI tools for competitive advantage.
• Lead commercial execution, including proposal development, negotiation, and agreement finalization.
• Represent the organization at industry events and networking forums to build credibility and expand reach within Saudi Arabia's tech landscape.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven track record of building business from the ground up, not solely managing existing accounts.
• Experience identifying, pursuing, and closing strategic business opportunities in tech, SaaS, or innovation-driven environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across startups, corporates, and ecosystem players in Saudi Arabia or the GCC.
• Proficiency in using AI tools for productivity, research, analysis, or decision-making.
• Clear and confident communication skills, suitable for presenting to C-suite executives and pitching at industry events.
• Strategic thinking combined with relentless execution capabilities.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Professional proficiency in English; Arabic proficiency is a strong advantage.

Role Context and Impact

This role is positioned as the engine behind the company's growth, operating at the forefront of AI and real-world product development. The Business Development Manager will work collaboratively with entrepreneurs, developers, startups, and industry leaders to build technology-driven businesses. The position offers significant autonomy and ownership, allowing the individual to set strategy, build relationships, and drive outcomes. The company operates in a commercially minded yet collaborative culture, focused on achieving results.

Career Opportunity

Joining at a critical expansion phase provides a unique opportunity for career trajectory. The partnerships established in this role will directly shape the organization's future market position. The position offers broad access to Saudi Arabia's influential tech players, from government innovation bodies to AI startups. This role is for a commercially driven professional with the ambition and capability to drive growth within a dynamic market.

Work Environment

The role is based in Riyadh and is a full-time position. The work environment is characterized by a focus on outcomes, speed, and collaboration, with individuals who think big and move fast. The company is a fast-moving, deeply connected, and rapidly growing catalyst for Saudi Arabia's innovation economy.