Business Development Manager📣 Job Ad

Join a Leading Team as a Business Development Manager
We are looking for a highly driven and strategic Business Development Manager to join our growing sales team in Saudi Arabia. Based in the Western Province, the ideal candidate will be responsible for expanding our market presence and driving growth across key verticals including Construction and Oil & Gas (primarily), Defence, Railway, Power & Utilities, Mining, and Food & Beverage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive new business development and grow our footprint within the targeted industry sectors.
• Identify, qualify, and pursue leads to build a healthy pipeline of opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with consultants, end users, EPCs, and key decision-makers to influence specifications and secure long-term business.
• Own the full sales cycle, from opportunity identification to proposal development, negotiation, and closing.
• Develop and execute account plans and strategies to achieve growth and top-line targets.
• Understand and navigate local procurement cycles, regulations, and industry-specific challenges.
• Stay abreast of market trends, localization policies, and regulatory developments impacting the industry.
• Collaborate closely with the internal team within the Kingdom and Local Product Expert to align on customer needs.
• Regularly update CRM (Salesforce) with accurate customer and opportunity data.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field or equivalent through experience.
• Proven track record in business development (B2B) and account management, preferably within the industrial and engineering sector in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong network and experience working within the Oil & Gas, Construction, Power, Defence, Railway, Mining, and F&B sector.
• Knowledge of industry-specific challenges, procurement cycles, and local regulations.
• Familiarity with the specification process, including influencing product specifications with consultants, EPCs or end users.
• Experience with vendor registration processes, including prequalification and approvals.
• Awareness of current industry trends and localization initiatives (* IKTVA).
• Excellent lead generation, qualification, proposal development, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical thinking, with the ability to assess customer needs and translate them into business opportunities.
• Fluency in English is a must; Arabic is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel within the Kingdom as needed.

Remarks: Saudi nationals are highly encouraged to apply.

About IDS Next
IDS Next is the largest specialized provider in Asia for integrated corporate hotel management software for the hospitality and entertainment sectors. With its unique expertise and over 6000 clients across 50 countries, IDS Next designs, develops, markets, and maintains a comprehensive suite of information management systems for various hospitality businesses, including hotels, restaurants, and resorts. We empower hospitality professionals to focus on effective service through the development of user-friendly, detail-oriented strategic programs that enhance productivity and profitability.

Job Goal
The primary objective of the role is to achieve market growth by designing and implementing a strategic sales plan that expands the company's client base and ensures revenue objectives are met. You will collaborate with the regional manager and local partners, overseeing goals and monitoring performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic plan to achieve sales targets in the assigned regions.
• Take full responsibility for sales budgets and revenue in the designated market, ensuring targets are met.
• Create sales channels and present solutions—working with pre-sales consultants to deliver hospitality solutions tailored to client needs.
• Research trends in the profession and market, identifying growth opportunities.
• Provide a realistic proposal to potential clients, following comprehensive cost factor analysis and ensuring feasibility.
• Ensure payment processing from new orders according to the Service Level Agreement (SLA).
• Continuously monitor and stay informed about competitors' activities.
• Coordinate after-sales activities with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Support and manage relationships with local partners in the market.

Required Skills

• Experience: 8 to 12 years in corporate software sales/hospitality industry.
• Experience working with leading companies in IT/software/hospitality or OTA expertise is a plus.
• Ability to influence audiences through strong presentation skills.
• Effective application of consultative or solution-based selling techniques.
• Present a professional image within and outside the organization.
• Consistently show a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards the company, work, vision, and employees.
• A degree in business administration or equivalent professional experience.

Join Our Team as a Business Development Manager!

We are looking for an ambitious and energetic Business Development Manager to help us expand our clientele. You will be the front of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy. The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and forging strong relationships with clients.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs.
• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients.
• Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients' objectives.
• Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines.
• Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support.
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers.
• Develop entry level staff into valuable salespeople.

Requirements and Skills:

• Proven working experience as a business development manager, sales executive or a relevant role.
• 2-5 years of experience as a whole.
• Proven sales track record.
• Proficiency in English.
• Market knowledge.
• Communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build rapport.
• Time management and planning skills.
• BSc/BA in business administration, sales or relevant field.