Business Development Executive

Job Overview

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential clients, brands, and business opportunities within the Saudi market.
• Develop relationships with prospective and existing clients through outreach and follow-up.
• Generate qualified leads and develop new business opportunities.
• Understand client objectives and marketing needs and identify suitable DigiZag solutions.
• Present services and performance marketing solutions to potential clients.
• Manage the business development pipeline and move opportunities through the sales process.
• Negotiate and support the closing of new business opportunities.
• Collaborate with Partnerships, Marketing, and Operations on client onboarding and delivery.
• Monitor GCC market trends, competitor activity, and new business opportunities.
• Maintain accurate prospect, communication, opportunity, and deal records.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly business development targets and KPIs.
• Contribute to initiatives expanding DigiZag’s client base and Saudi market presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Digital Marketing, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in business development, sales, marketing, performance marketing, partnerships, or a related role.
• Previous experience with clients, brands, agencies, or business partners is highly preferred.
• Good understanding of digital marketing and performance marketing concepts.
• Strong knowledge of the Saudi Arabian market and its business landscape.
• Excellent Arabic and English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities and convert leads into potential clients.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and follow-up skills.
• Results-oriented approach and ability to work toward targets and KPIs.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, LinkedIn, CRM systems, and other business development tools.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in performance marketing, affiliate marketing, partnerships, or MarTech is preferred.
• Existing network or experience with Saudi-based brands and businesses is preferred.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of client acquisition are preferred.
• Ability to build long-term relationships and identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are preferred.

Workplace

• The role is described as remote.