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About The Role
Pearson is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive sales and expand our presence in the corporate training and upskilling sector in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region. This role focuses on selling Pearson’s English learning programs, assessments, and workforce development solutions while building strong relationships with corporate clients, government agencies, and industry bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales & Business Development: Own and achieve corporate sector sales targets in Saudi Arabia. Develop and execute strategies for direct sales to corporates and partnerships with key stakeholders. Strengthen Pearson’s visibility and network in the corporate learning ecosystem.
• Market & Strategic Insights: Understand government initiatives and workforce development priorities in Saudi Arabia. Identify corporate sector needs in English learning, training, and upskilling for both government and private enterprises. Provide market intelligence to shape Pearson’s corporate learning solutions.
• Sales Tracking & CRM Management: Track and report sales performance by account and product using a consultative approach. Ensure effective CRM usage, maintaining accurate data on key contacts and accounts.

What We’re Looking For
This role is open to Saudi Nationals only in alignment with local hiring policies.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 7–10 years of B2B sales experience in training, education, or workforce development.
• Strong corporate and government sector relationships in Saudi Arabia.
• Proven track record in institutional sales and consultative selling.
• Experience with SaaS solutions or digital learning platforms.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, proactive approach, and ability to work independently.
• Strong understanding of corporate decision-making and procurement processes.

Education & Technical Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree (required); MBA preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with CRM tools (Salesforce or similar) is a plus.

Why Join Us?
Be part of a global leader in education and workforce development. Work in a fast-paced, high-impact role shaping corporate learning solutions. Collaborate with an international team across the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey.

Join Our Team as a Business Development Manager!

At Mindfield Resources, we are representing a fast-growing events and catering company that is experiencing strong momentum across corporate, government, and large-scale functions. We are looking for an enthusiastic Business Development Manager to join their expanding commercial team and drive new business initiatives while strengthening key partnerships.

Your Role:

• Lead business growth across the region.
• Develop and execute sales strategies aligned with market trends and commercial goals.
• Build a strong pipeline; prepare tailored proposals, deliver client presentations, and close high-value deals.
• Identify new business opportunities and enhance partnerships with event planners and strategic collaborators.
• Work with operations, culinary, finance, and marketing teams to design customized, commercially viable solutions.
• Maximize revenue through value-added services, creative packaging, and upselling.
• Represent the company in meetings, site visits, and industry events.
• Ensure efficient lead management, quotation, and booking processes aligned with margin and compliance guidelines.
• Oversee payment follow-ups and ensure accurate financial capture, invoicing, and closure for events.
• Continuously improve the sales cycle to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Must-Haves:

• 8–10+ years in Business Development, Sales, or Key Account Management in Hospitality, F&B, Events, Facilities, or Managed Services.
• Proven success with corporate and government clients in Riyadh, KSA, or the GCC.
• Strong commercial acumen in pricing, proposals, and margin management.
• Strategic thinker with strong market and competitor awareness.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent relationship-building, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative, with experience working across operations, culinary, finance, and marketing teams.
• Proficient in CRM tools and MS Office (especially Excel and Word).
• Understanding of catering operations, event coordination, and basic financial/PO processes.
• Dependable, adaptable, and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Hospitality, or related fields.
• Good communication skills – English and Arabic.

Next Steps: Upload your resume via our ATS platform and ensure all form details are complete. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5–7 working days for a detailed discussion about the role.