Business Development Manager📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Business Development Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is central to leading business development and marketing initiatives for the company's KSA operations. The primary objective is to enhance market presence, cultivate strong relationships with prospective and key clients, and drive revenue growth through the development and implementation of clear strategies and tactical support for marketing campaigns, communications, bidding processes, and client engagement.

Turner & Townsend is committed to transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world. With over 75 years of experience, the company delivers transformational programs across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors, aiming to build trust and deliver better outcomes that positively impact the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement KSA marketing and business development plans, collaborating with strategic leads, sector specialists, and the Head of Middle East Business Generation.
• Ensure alignment with the regional Key Client Programme methodology and leverage appropriate tools.
• Support large and complex bids, including bid strategy development and execution.
• Monitor and influence bid conversion rates through reporting analysis and the capture of best practices.
• Assist in the development of bidding tools, case studies, and professional CVs.
• Provide expert advice to technical teams on awards submissions, social media engagement, collateral development, and marketing channel utilization.
• Support the development and execution of the regional internal communications plan.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in business development, marketing, and bidding within the professional services sector, with a preference for experience in the built environment.
• A relevant university-level qualification and demonstrable evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines effectively.
• Agility and the capacity to operate effectively within an entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong copywriting skills and the ability to identify and shape key messages for impactful communication.
• The ability to communicate credibly and effectively about marketing and business development best practices.
• Proven ability to challenge, influence, and engage with senior stakeholders.
• The capability to motivate resources from outside your immediate team to achieve desired results.
• A strong sense of responsibility for your own results and those of others.
• The ability to develop productive relationships with other Business Services teams, technical teams, and other relevant specialists within the organization.
• Demonstrated confidence, diplomacy, and a high level of credibility in all interactions.
• Resilience and tenacity in pursuing objectives and overcoming challenges.
• A passion for business development, marketing, and the built environment sector.
• A high degree of professionalism in communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Required Skills

• Business Development
• Marketing
• Bidding
• Communications
• Client Relationship Management
• Revenue Growth
• Strategy Development
• Marketing Campaigns
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Team Motivation
• Relationship Building
• Confidence
• Diplomacy
• Credibility
• Resilience
• Tenacity
• Professionalism
• Copywriting

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time role based in Middle Oraija Dist, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The position reports into the Head of Middle East Business Generation and does not involve direct line management responsibilities, though some administrative support may be available. The role is currently not client-facing. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and celebrates diversity.