Business Development Manager
- الخبر
- دائم
- دوام كامل
- Identify, approach, and secure partnerships with hotels, restaurants, resorts, educational institutions, corporate organisations, and government entities for joint initiatives.
- Strengthen relationships with senior decision-makers, ensuring partner needs are met and commitments delivered.
- Represent the organisation at meetings, networking events, and exhibitions to build visibility and credibility.
- Negotiate partnership agreements, monitor performance, and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
- Develop and implement revenue generation strategies, including sponsorships, grants, and business development initiatives, to ensure long-term sustainability.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities, trends, and innovative program ideas within the culinary education sector.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to design campaigns that effectively communicate the organisations value proposition and engage the target audience.
- Lead alumni engagement initiatives to showcase success stories and strengthen the institutions brand impact.
- Manage departmental budgets to maximise resources for growth and outreach.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the business development team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture that aligns with the organisation's vision and mission.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field (Master's degree, e.g., MBA, preferred).
- Minimum of 35 years proven experience in business development, partnerships, or stakeholder relations in the education, hospitality, or government sectors.
- Established professional network within Saudi Arabia.
- Proven ability to identify and close high-value business opportunities.
- Experience in developing and executing successful sales and partnership strategies.
- Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Fluent in Arabic and English, both spoken and written.
- Highly proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable with frequent travel and meetings.
- Lead strategic growth for a respected culinary education provider with an impactful social mission.
- Build partnerships across hospitality, education, and government sectors that contribute to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives.
- Manage and mentor a talented, creative, and driven team.
- Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, cultural inclusivity, and sustainability.