Business Development Assistant Manager📣 Job Ad

About WAFY and the Role

WAFY is developing Saudi Arabia's leading marketplace for entertainment, tourism, and experiences. We are seeking a Business Development Assistant Manager to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is central to expanding the supply side of our platform by acquiring and activating high-quality experience providers across the Kingdom.

Role Overview

The Business Development Assistant Manager will be responsible for driving growth through strategic partnerships and commercial agreements. This position requires a professional who excels at identifying new opportunities, negotiating deals, and fostering relationships that contribute directly to WAFY's market expansion and platform offering.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage WAFY's vendor acquisition pipeline throughout Saudi Arabia.
• Identify, approach, and acquire new partners across diverse categories including entertainment, tourism, hospitality, sports, culture, and wellness.
• Lead commercial discussions, negotiate partnership agreements, and successfully close deals.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers and strategic partners.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and CRM system, including forecasting vendor growth.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, Product, and Vendor Success teams to ensure seamless partner onboarding.
• Represent WAFY at industry events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of proven experience in sourcing, negotiating, and closing commercial partnerships.
• Strong knowledge of the Saudi market, particularly within the entertainment, tourism, hospitality, or lifestyle sectors.
• Demonstrated success in driving business growth through partnership development.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience using CRM platforms such as Salesforce or HubSpot is considered a plus.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, requiring active engagement in market development and partner relations.

Application

We invite qualified candidates to apply for this opportunity to contribute to WAFY's growth in the Saudi Arabian market.