Junior Business Development Officer

Technical Sales Development Program | Fresh Graduate Track

Department: Commercial – Business Development & Technical Sales

Open to Saudi Nationals only

ABOUT ZAGHAMI GROUP

ZAGHAMI is a distribution and manufacturing group serving the oil and gas, energy, industrial and infrastructure sectors across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the UAE. In the Kingdom, we represent more than 14 international principals across two divisions: mechanical (passive fire protection, structural fixing and supports, raised access flooring) and electrical (cable management, earthing and lightning protection, cable connections, enclosures, and electrical systems and lighting) providing solutions to EPC contractors, oil and gas and industrial end-users and Vision 2030 giga-projects.

Our clients run some of the region's most demanding projects, including oil & gas, petrochemicals, utilities, and major infrastructure.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is not a typical entry-level sales job. It is a structured launchpad into Technical Sales.

You will join our commercial team and work across market research, lead generation, and client engagement. You will also work alongside our senior Technical Sales Engineers in client meetings, technical briefings, and proposal development.

Within 12–18 months, you will be prepared to manage your own accounts as a Technical Sales Specialist / Engineer.

YOUR GROWTH JOURNEY

Onboarding, product training, CRM mastery, market mapping, and shadowing senior engineers.

Independent prospecting, proposal and tender support, technical presentations, and your first client relationships.

Managing a portfolio of accounts under mentorship, then a formal assessment for promotion.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Map target sectors, clients, EPC contractors, and upcoming projects across the Kingdom
• Track competitor activity and market opportunities
• Identify and qualify new leads through research, networking, and industry events
• Contact prospects by phone, email, and in person, in Arabic and English
• Book discovery meetings and technical presentations for senior engineers
• Keep CRM records accurate and up to date
• Track opportunities and follow-ups, and prepare activity reports
• Help prepare technical and commercial proposals, quotations, and tender submissions
• Coordinate with technical, procurement, and operations teams

Technical Learning & Client Engagement

• Attend technical briefings, product demonstrations, and site visits
• Build working knowledge of our product portfolios and their applications
• Follow up with clients after meetings and respond quickly to requests

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required

• TVTV Diploma /Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or Candidates with business diploma/Degree background with technical knowhow and exceptional communications skills also can apply.
• Fresh graduate, or up to 1 year of experience (internships and co-op programs included)
• Excellent Arabic and English, spoken and written
• Strong analytical skills and eagerness to learn technical subjects
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Based in, or willing to work from, one of the listed cities

Preferred

• Internship or co-op experience in energy, oil & gas, construction, or industrial sectors
• Awareness of major Vision 2030 projects and the Saudi industrial landscape
• Exposure to CRM tools

The mindset we value:

WHAT WE OFFER

• A clear 12–18 month roadmap with promotion to Technical Sales Specialist / Engineer
• A dedicated senior mentor from our Technical Sales team
• Product and technical training across four business lines, plus commercial skills development
• Direct exposure to major energy and industrial clients across the region
• Competitive salary, performance incentives, medical insurance, and statutory benefits

Shortlisted candidates will complete an aptitude assessment and interview.