Business Development Manager

Client of Expertise Recruitment

Employer Active

Posted 1 hrs ago

Experience

7 - 9 Years

Job Location

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Business Development Strategy & Market Growth

  • Design and implement a structured BD strategy targeting manpower supply opportunities across oil & gas, utilities, petrochemicals, mining, industrial, and medical / healthcare sectors throughout the Kingdom.
  • Identify, map, and prioritize new business opportunities with Tier-1 clients across energy, utilities, industrial, and healthcare / medical segments as well as their EPC contractors and sub-contractors.
  • Lead vendor registration and pre-qualification efforts, preparing technical, financial, and compliance documentation required for Approved Vendor Lists (AVL).
  • Develop sector-specific BD plans with defined targets, timelines, win strategies, and competitive positioning for each major client account.
  • Monitor the Saudi market for upcoming manpower tenders, contract renewals, and mega-project announcements.

2. Manpower Contract Tendering & Proposal Management

  • Lead the full tendering lifecycle for manpower supply contracts:
  • Review and analyse RFPs and ITTs issued by major clients.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to develop compliant and competitive bids.
  • Prepare manpower proposals covering workforce mobilization, Saudization ratios, compensation structures, and SLAs.
  • Conduct commercial pricing analysis to ensure profitability and competitiveness.
  • Lead client presentations, clarifications, and negotiations through to award.
  • Maintain bid register and win/loss analysis.

3. Key Account Management Strategic Tier-1 Clients

  • Serve as primary relationship owner for key accounts.
  • Maintain regular engagement with client HR, procurement, and contracts departments.
  • Develop account growth plans and expansion opportunities.
  • Manage contract performance with HR operations teams.
  • Handle variations, disputes, and rate negotiations.
  • Manage contract renewals proactively (6 9 months before expiry).

4. Workforce Sourcing Strategy & Recruitment Coordination

  • Work closely with recruitment teams on talent pipelines and mobilization timelines.
  • Provide market intelligence on compensation benchmarks and candidate availability.
  • Participate in workforce planning with clients.
  • Support large recruitment drives and onboarding processes, including compliance checks for clinical staff where applicable.

5. Strategic Partnerships, JVs & Sub-Contractor Relations

  • Identify and build consortiums or partnerships for large-scale contracts.
  • Manage relationships with overseas recruitment agencies and sourcing partners.
  • Represent the company at industry forums and events.

6. Pipeline Management, Reporting & Commercial Performance

  • Manage BD pipeline using CRM tools.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports.
  • Manage BD budget including travel and client engagement.
  • Track ICV contribution metrics aligned with national programs.

Desired Candidate Profile

Educational Background

  • Bacheloru2019s Degree in HR, Business Administration, Commerce, or related field
  • MBA preferred

Professional Experience

  • 7uPHONE_NUMBER years in HR and manpower supply within the KSA market
  • Direct experience with Tier-1 industrial, energy, utilities, or healthcare clients
  • Early career HR operations exposure (recruitment, mobilization, onboarding)
  • Progressive BD experience including tendering, account management, and revenue responsibility (SAR 5uPHONE_NUMBERM+)
  • Prior experience with established manpower companies strongly preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS

HR & Manpower Supply Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of manpower contract structures, pricing models, and SLAs
  • Familiarity with ICV requirements and Vision 2030 frameworks
  • Knowledge of workforce categories across industrial and healthcare sectors
  • Understanding of healthcare licensing requirements where applicable

Business Development & Commercial Skills

  • Proven ability to win and grow large manpower contracts
  • Strong proposal writing and tendering expertise
  • Negotiation skills across pricing and contract terms
  • Financial modeling and P&L understanding

Interpersonal & Leadership Skills

  • Bilingual in Arabic and English
  • Strong executive presence with Tier-1 clients
  • Leadership and team management capability
  • Strong cultural and business awareness in the Saudi market

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Business Development Manager

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