About the Role:Our client, a leading culinary education provider in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, is looking for an experienced and strategic
Business Development Manager to drive growth and partnership initiatives. This is a pivotal role focusing on securing collaborations and driving revenue growth, aligned with the mission to develop future culinary leaders championing local, sustainable, and healthy culinary practices.
Key Responsibilities:- Identify, approach, and secure partnerships with hotels, restaurants, resorts, educational institutions, corporate entities, and government organizations.
- Strengthen relationships with senior decision-makers to ensure partner needs are met.
- Represent the organization at meetings and networking events to enhance visibility.
- Negotiate partnership agreements and monitor performance for alignment with strategic goals.
- Develop revenue generation strategies including sponsorships and grants.
- Conduct market research to identify opportunities and trends in culinary education.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to design campaigns that communicate the organization’s value proposition.
- Lead alumni engagement initiatives to showcase success stories.
- Manage departmental budgets effectively.
- Mentor and develop the business development team, fostering a high-performance culture.
Qualifications & Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field (Master's preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in business development, partnerships, or stakeholder relations.
- Established professional network within Saudi Arabia.
- Proven ability to close high-value business opportunities.
- Experience in developing sales and partnership strategies.
- Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
- Fluent in Arabic and English.
- Highly proactive and self-motivated, with comfort in frequent travel.
Why Join?- Lead strategic growth for a respected culinary education provider.
- Build impactful partnerships contributing to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives.
- Manage and mentor a talented team in a collaborative environment.
