Facilities & Commercial Manager📣 Job Ad

About the Opportunity

Robert Walters is partnering with a growing luxury property and destination business in Riyadh to appoint a Facilities & Commercial Manager. This full-time role is designed for a junior-to-mid-level professional with 5-10 years of relevant experience, focusing on both operational oversight and commercial growth within a dynamic environment.

Role Overview

The Facilities & Commercial Manager will oversee the daily facilities and operational requirements of the business, while also driving commercial activity and business development initiatives. This position involves close collaboration with senior management to ensure the smooth running of operations, manage key relationships, and identify opportunities for commercial expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day facilities and operational requirements of the business.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, maintenance teams, and service providers.
• Ensure facilities and the wider site are maintained to a high standard.
• Manage relationships with tenants, clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
• Identify and develop new commercial and business development opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong client and business relationships.
• Support commercial negotiations, proposals, partnerships, and agreements.
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue and support business growth.
• Monitor operational costs and identify areas for improvement.
• Support senior management with commercial and operational projects.
• Provide regular reporting on facilities, commercial activity, and business development.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess experience across Facilities Management, Property, Operations, or a related environment, combined with strong commercial and relationship-building skills. This role requires an individual who is comfortable working across both operational and commercial functions, demonstrating a proactive and entrepreneurial approach.

Required Experience and Skills

• Previous experience managing facilities, contractors, suppliers, or service providers.
• Exposure to business development, sales, account management, or commercial activities.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Commercially minded with a proactive and entrepreneurial approach.
• Strong organisational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Ideal Backgrounds

Candidates with experience in the following environments would be considered:

• Property / Real Estate
• Facilities Management
• Commercial Property
• Retail / Shopping Centres
• Hospitality / Hotels
• Luxury Property or Destinations
• Serviced Offices / Co-working
• Property Services