Business Development Director

Job Summary:

A Business Development Director is responsible for driving business growth by identifying new markets, developing strategic partnerships, expanding client relationships, and creating revenue opportunities. The role leads business development initiatives and works closely with sales, marketing, operations, and executive leadership to achieve organizational growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute business development strategies aligned with company objectives.

Identify new markets, clients, products, services, and revenue opportunities.

Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, investors, and stakeholders.

Lead negotiations for major contracts, partnerships, and business agreements.

Develop sales pipelines and oversee business development activities.

Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging opportunities and threats.

Prepare business proposals, presentations, bids, and commercial strategies.

Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop effective lead-generation and customer-acquisition strategies.

Establish strategic partnerships and alliances to expand the company's market presence.

Monitor industry trends, customer needs, and competitor activities.

Develop budgets, revenue forecasts, and performance targets for business development initiatives.

Track business development performance and provide regular reports to senior management.

Lead, mentor, and manage business development teams.

Ensure business development activities support long-term profitability and sustainable growth.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Management, or a related field.

Proven experience in business development, sales, strategic partnerships, or commercial management.

Strong understanding of market analysis, sales strategies, negotiations, and revenue generation.

Demonstrated ability to develop high-value client and business relationships.

Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

Experience managing business development teams and large-scale projects.

MBA or relevant advanced degree is an advantage.

Key Skills:

Business strategy

Strategic partnerships

Sales and revenue growth

Market development

Contract negotiation

Client relationship management

Market research

Lead generation

Financial forecasting

Team leadership

Presentation and negotiation

Strategic planning

Pay: KD1,250.000 per month

Work Location: In person