Business Development Specialist

Our Client operates in the Oil and Energy industry, with its headquarters rooted strongly in Saudi Arabia. It has its branches spread to more than 50 countries, providing employment to more than 68,500 people all over the world. They fall under the Fortune 500 Companies. They are one of the world’s largest oil producers. They are constantly growing by creating new technologies through its Research and Development efforts and branch into new business lines through Investments and Acquisitions.

Responsibilities:

• Become an enable of the SMEs, focusing on the delivery of business planning, Strategic due diligence and growth strategy services in multiple industries
• Develop and manage digital tools and platforms to serve SMEs in efficient manner
• Conduct virtual training, mentorship, and coaching sessions to SMEs in collaboration with partners
• Grow a network of advisors, private & public partners and investors.
• Provide expertise in strategy, talent and digital domains to support the SMEs.
• Conduct deep dives on SMEs and their operations and identify areas of improvement required to support the SMEs.
• Develop internal team capabilities in specific areas to build internal set of expertise in supporting the SMEs.
• Maintain all-year-round operations, logistics, scheduling, and event management programs.
• Measure SME performance to ensure that the SMEs are benefiting from the program. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or another related field; Master's degree in Business Administration from an accredited college or university is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in a client facing business development role across a career in tech, Investment Banking, Growth & Private Equity, Venture Capital, consulting, or a C-Level Executive in startups & SMEs
• Significant experience focused in helping SMEs, corporations conduct thorough analysis of potential acquisition targets, including assessing the market landscape (structure, size and profitability, drivers of performance, trends, outlook), the target's competitive position (competitive landscape, target's relative financial performance, target's relative offer position)
• Strong business acumen, with analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to understand how business model decisions impact performance
• Comfort with ambiguity and fluid client situations and ability to work in a fast-paced deal environment; travel varies with client assignments
• Team oriented work ethic and collaborative attitude.
• Strong command of the English language