Business Development Manager📣 Job Ad

About UpGrad International

UpGrad International is a global education platform committed to transforming careers through world-class learning and international education opportunities. The company is actively expanding its presence across the Middle East, focusing on delivering high-quality educational programs and fostering professional growth.

The Role: Business Development Manager

UpGrad International is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Business Development Manager to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is designed for a high-performing business development professional with a proven ability to identify growth opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and drive revenue within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to drive sustainable growth across Saudi Arabia.
• Identify, qualify, and engage prospective clients and strategic partners through cold outreach, networking, referrals, and market research.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, educational institutions, government entities, and key stakeholders.
• Travel extensively across Riyadh and other cities to meet clients, develop partnerships, and achieve assigned revenue targets.
• Conduct market analysis to identify emerging trends, competitive insights, and new business opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver compelling business proposals, presentations, and commercial agreements.
• Lead commercial negotiations and manage the end-to-end partnership lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key partners, ensuring exceptional stakeholder engagement and service delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of business initiatives.
• Support strategic initiatives, including local program recognition, lending partnerships, industry events, and other market development activities.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts, business pipelines, and performance reports.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Business Development, Sales, Strategic Partnerships, or Account Management.
• Demonstrated success in achieving revenue targets and managing complex B2B relationships.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to relocate to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Strong commercial acumen with an entrepreneurial and solution-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and results-oriented with strong attention to detail.

Working with UpGrad International

• Opportunity to contribute to expanding access to world-class education across the Middle East.
• Work within a global, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.
• Access to opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and international exposure.