Senior Business Development Manager

Company Overview

Knight Crown General Contracting Company, headquartered in Jubail, is a reputable contracting firm specializing in industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects across the region. The company prioritizes dependable project completion, safety standards, and quality craftsmanship, with an emphasis on building sustained partnerships with clients and collaborators. Employees benefit from being part of a dynamic and expanding organization that encourages teamwork, professionalism, and ongoing development opportunities.

Role Summary

This position as Senior Business Development Manager is a full-time role based primarily in Jubail with hybrid working flexibility. The incumbent will spearhead efforts to uncover and capitalize on new business prospects, foster and maintain client relationships, and widen the company’s market footprint. Responsibilities include researching potential clients and projects, crafting winning bids and proposals, leading client negotiations and presentations, and ensuring alignment of business development strategies with operational capabilities through coordination with project, finance, and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities within target markets.
• Build and sustain strong client relationships to drive ongoing partnerships.
• Develop and deliver compelling proposals, bids, and presentations to prospective clients.
• Negotiate contracts collaboratively with internal departments and clients.
• Coordinate with project, finance, and operations teams to synchronize business development efforts with organizational capacity and strategic plans.
• Monitor market trends and maintain an active sales pipeline to sustain business growth.
• Report regularly on key performance indicators and contribute to long-range strategic initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven expertise in business development and sales, including client management and deal closure.
• In-depth knowledge of the construction or general contracting industry, encompassing project lifecycles and bidding procedures.
• Strong strategic planning capabilities with skills in market analysis and pipeline management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at crafting persuasive proposals and delivering professional client presentations.
• Effective self-management and time prioritization skills suited to a hybrid work environment.
• Leadership experience in mentoring and cross-functional collaboration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related discipline; advanced degrees preferred.
• Competency in CRM platforms, MS Office, and leveraging data to inform decisions.
• Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in Arabic or additional regional languages is advantageous.
• A demonstrated history of achieving or surpassing business development targets in a relevant role.