Business Development Manager

Company description

Our client is a B2B technology company that enables shopping malls to maximize tenant revenue and overall profitability through data-driven insights. They provide a platform that automatically collects tenant sales data and combines it with footfall analytics, delivering intuitive dashboards for mall management, leasing, and marketing teams. This allows their clients to make informed decisions, enhance tenant performance, and optimize commercial outcomes.

Job summary

Role objective

Drive and own business growth in Saudi Arabia by managing the full business development lifecycle—from market analysis and lead generation to pilot execution and contract closure.

Key responsibilities

Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify high-potential opportunities across shopping malls, airports, and retail sectors

Identify, engage, and build relationships with key decision-makers

Generate leads through proactive outreach, networking, and local market engagement

Lead client meetings, product demonstrations, and presentations

Own and manage the full sales pipeline from initial contact to deal closure

Develop tailored commercial proposals and support contract negotiations

Plan, launch, and manage pilot projects with prospective clients

Coordinate onboarding and initial deployments for pilots and rollouts

Source and manage local contractors for pilot execution when required

Build and develop strategic partnerships (e.g., system integrators, service providers)

Continuously improve sales performance, conversion rates, and revenue streams

Collect market insights and customer feedback to support product and business strategy

Requirements

Qualifications

Proven experience in B2B business development or sales, preferably in tech, proptech, or data/analytics solutions

Experience working with or selling to shopping malls, airports, or retail operators is highly preferred

Strong understanding of enterprise sales cycles and complex deal structures

High level of ownership, independence, and accountability

Proactive, adaptable, and hands-on approach with the ability to build a market from an early stage

Ability to work remotely while acting as a local market owner in Saudi Arabia

Fluent in English; Arabic is a strong advantage