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About the Role

BAN Tourism is seeking a Business Development & Partnerships Manager to support the company's growth initiatives. This role involves developing new business opportunities, establishing strategic partnerships, and expanding relationships with corporate, government, tourism, and travel-sector clients. The position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is offered on a contract basis.

Role Overview

The ideal candidate will be commercially driven and proactive, capable of managing business opportunities from initial contact through proposal development, negotiation, and successful closing. This role is central to expanding BAN Tourism's market presence and enhancing its destination offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across corporate, government, tourism, and MICE segments.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, tourism partners, hotels, travel agencies, DMCs, and other industry stakeholders.
• Develop strategic partnerships that support BAN Tourism’s growth and destination offerings.
• Manage the business development pipeline and follow up on leads and commercial opportunities.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, quotations, and partnership offers in coordination with the operations team.
• Participate in client meetings, industry events, trade shows, and networking opportunities.
• Understand client requirements and translate them into relevant tourism programs and solutions.
• Support negotiations and contribute to closing commercial agreements.
• Monitor market opportunities, competitors, and emerging tourism trends.
• Maintain clear reporting on opportunities, partnerships, and business development activities.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a professional who demonstrates ownership, builds relationships effectively, and consistently follows opportunities through to completion. The successful candidate will play an active role in the growth of BAN Tourism.

Experience and Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in business development or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing.
• Strong commercial acumen and proactive approach to identifying and securing opportunities.

Location and Work Type

This is a contract position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The salary for this role will be disclosed during the recruitment process.