Job description

Job Title: Business Development Executive — Construction Sector

Job Description:

YAMAS Al-Arabia Construction Company is seeking a highly motivated and well-connected Business Development Executive to enhance our team in the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.

This is a performance-driven role where your earnings grow directly with the results you deliver. The right candidate will have strong relationships in the Saudi construction market and a proven track record of securing construction contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new construction project opportunities across Saudi Arabia
• Build and maintain relationships with government entities, developers, and private clients
• Lead tender prequalification submissions and manage client relationships
• Develop and execute a business development strategy aligned with company growth targets
• Prepare and present proposals, capability statements, and company profiles to potential clients
• Monitor the market for upcoming projects and tenders in the construction sector
• Report weekly on pipeline status, client meetings, and opportunities
• Represent YAMAS at industry events, exhibitions, and networking functions
• Coordinate with internal teams (tendering, engineering, finance) on bid strategies
• Achieve annual new contract value targets as agreed with management

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Business Administration
• Minimum 8 years of experience in business development within the KSA construction sector
• Strong existing network with developers, consultants, and government clients in Saudi Arabia
• Proven track record of securing construction contracts — references required
• Excellent communication skills in Arabic and English
• Based in or willing to relocate to Eastern Province (Dammam / Khobar)
• Saudi nationality preferred — open to non-Saudi candidates with strong KSA market knowledge

What We Offer:

• Fixed monthly package: SAR 14,500
• Company car or car allowance
• Project Award Bonus per signed contract:
• Small project (up to SAR 10M): SAR 5,000
• Medium project (SAR 10M–50M): SAR 12,000
• Large project (SAR 50M–200M): SAR 30,000
• Mega project (SAR 200M–500M): SAR 65,000
• GIGA project (above SAR 500M): SAR 120,000+
• Annual performance bonus based on target achievement
• Medical insurance + annual air ticket
• Real earning potential: SAR 200,000 – 400,000+ per year based on performance

Skills

Desired Skills on Bayt:

Business Development & Sales:

• Business Development
• Client Relationship Management
• Sales Strategy
• Key Account Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Tender Management
• Prequalification Submissions
• Pipeline Management

Construction & Technical:

• Construction Project Knowledge
• Civil Engineering Background
• Reading Technical Drawings
• Understanding of FIDIC Contracts
• Quantity Surveying Basics
• Value Engineering Awareness

Market & Industry:

• Saudi Arabia Construction Market
• Government Relations (KSA)
• Real Estate Development Knowledge
• Vision 2030 Projects Awareness
• Mega Projects Experience

Communication & Soft Skills:

• Arabic & English Fluency
• Presentation Skills
• Networking
• Negotiation
• Stakeholder Management
• Report Writing

Tools:

• Microsoft Office
• CRM Software
• PowerPoint Presentations
• Market Research