Business Development Specialist

About the Role

Picasso School for Art is seeking a Business Development Specialist to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time role focuses on identifying and securing new business opportunities and partnerships within the art and education sectors. The specialist will be responsible for driving growth initiatives and maintaining key relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry stakeholders, brands, providers, and corporate clients.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, MOUs, and service contracts.
• Prepare professional business proposals, presentations, and partnership offers tailored to client requirements.
• Lead business development initiatives from prospecting through contract execution.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure successful delivery of projects and partnership commitments.
• Support the recruitment, screening, and onboarding of trainees for fashion and jewelry-related programs.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines through educational institutions, training centers, and industry networks.
• Monitor project performance and prepare business reports, forecasts, and recommendations for management.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in business development.
• Well-connected within the fashion, luxury retail, jewelry, training, or education sectors.
• Proven experience in the field of fashion or jewelry.
• Experience with the HADAF Program is required.
• Established relationships with government entities.

Required Skills

• Commercially minded with strong relationship-building capabilities.
• Ability to represent the organization professionally in meetings, negotiations, and industry events.
• Results-oriented with a proven track record of securing partnerships and business opportunities.

Additional Requirements

• Must have a car.

Work Location

This position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.