Business Development Supervisor Jobs for Fresh Graduates in Al khobar

About the Role

Marsh, a leading insurance broker and risk adviser, is seeking a Senior Business Development Executive to join its Sales Division in Saudi Arabia. This role is integral to identifying and acquiring new clients within partnership schemes, contributing to the company's growth. The position offers professional experience within a global organization and opportunities for career advancement and development.

As a key team member, you will collaborate with in-country specialists to drive business growth, supported by ongoing coaching and development. Marsh fosters a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment, offering a hybrid working model that combines remote flexibility with in-office collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate a pipeline of new business opportunities in Saudi Arabia through proactive outreach, strategic networking, and leveraging existing partnerships.
• Represent Marsh at industry conferences and events to expand professional networks and enhance brand visibility.
• Conduct market research and develop customer acquisition plans to achieve business objectives.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with potential and existing clients to increase penetration of Marsh's solutions.
• Develop, negotiate, and close sales proposals for Marsh's products and services.
• Assist in preparing due diligence reports and presentations for client requests.
• Deliver presentations and provide expert guidance to senior stakeholders, demonstrating understanding of client needs and Marsh's offerings.
• Consistently work to exceed established sales performance targets.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions and activities within the company's CRM system.
• Stay informed about trends and developments in Medical and Non-Medical Insurance Products.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven track record in Business-to-Business (B2B) sales, with a preference for experience in the Insurance Industry.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to build rapport and close relationships.
• Energetic and positive attitude, with the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Required Skills

• Sales
• Business Development
• Relationship Building
• Client Acquisition
• Networking
• Sales Proposals
• CRM System Management
• Medical Insurance Products Knowledge
• Non-Medical Insurance Products Knowledge
• B2B Sales Expertise
• Insurance Industry Acumen
• Communication Skills
• Multitasking Proficiency

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Saudi Arabia, with specific coverage across the Eastern Province, including the cities of Al Khobar and Riyadh. Marsh operates on a hybrid work model, requiring colleagues to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Teams will designate at least one "anchor day" per week for in-person collaboration.

The role offers a competitive salary, commission, and benefits package.

About the Role

IFF, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, is seeking a Saudi National Account Executive to join our team in Riyadh, KSA. This role offers an opportunity to advance your career and contribute to a company focused on delivering sustainable innovations that enhance everyday products. As an Account Executive, you will manage customer relationships, process orders, and support strategic market understanding. This position is for Saudi Nationals based in Riyadh, KSA, and is a full-time arrangement. You will play a key role in supporting our Taste division, which focuses on crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs for food and beverage brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and process customer orders, inquiries, and complaints related to products.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with select customers and internal sales staff.
• Support the development of in-depth knowledge of specific markets, customer environments, strategies, brands, and consumer behaviors.
• Build and nurture relationships with key customer decision-makers and influencers through regular meetings.
• Develop a thorough understanding of customer decision-making criteria.
• Accurately and timely document customer visits and gathered insights.
• Communicate client supply chain objectives, processes, and organizational structures.
• Consult with customer service on critical customer supply issues and collaborate on communication and implementation plans, seeking support from line management for complex solutions.
• Propose and implement optimal working capital management strategies, including payment term agreements and regular monitoring of Accounts Receivable status.
• Qualify business opportunities in collaboration with the Innovation, Creation, and Design (IC&D) team and adhere to Cost to Serve guidelines, with support from line management.
• Promote the company's product portfolio.
• Provide detailed project insights from both customer and internal perspectives to the team to clearly define brief parameters and ensure accurate capture in the project management system.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, Sciences, or Engineering.
• Ability to understand basic financial concepts and processes, including pricing, margin, and forecasting.
• Demonstrated curiosity and passion with strong interests in sales, product development, consumer behavior, and market understanding.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in sales, sales service, product development, account planning, or marketing, preferably within the fragrance, cosmetics, FMCG, flavors, chemical, or ingredients industries.
• Basic understanding of fragrance and olfactive skills is beneficial. Where applicable, a basic understanding of skin science and biology is also advantageous.

Required Skills

• Customer Order Processing
• Customer Inquiry Handling
• Customer Complaint Resolution
• Relationship Management
• Market Knowledge
• Understanding of Decision Making Criteria
• Documentation
• Supply Chain Communication
• Working Capital Management
• Business Opportunity Qualification
• Portfolio Promotion
• Project Insight Communication
• Understanding of Financial Concepts (Pricing, Margin, Forecasting)
• Sales Aptitude
• Product Development Interest
• Consumer Understanding
• Market Understanding
• Fragrance Knowledge
• Olfactive Skills
• Skin Science Understanding (where applicable)
• Biology Understanding (where applicable)
• Sales Experience
• Sales Service Experience
• Product Development Experience
• Account Planning Experience
• Marketing Experience
• Negotiation Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Cross-collaboration
• Results Delivery
• Teamwork
• Digital Savvy
• Ability to Leverage Online Resources

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, KSA. IFF is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. We strive for an environment where all colleagues can bring their authentic selves to work.