Business Development Manager

About This Opportunity

Join UKuni as a key member
of our
Professional Learning & Development
business line. We're seeking a driven
Business Development Manager
with
a high-growth sales mindset
to scale our corporate training and development services—a strategic initiative aligned with Vision 2030. Key sector focus includes:

• Government & Public Sector
• Technology & Digital Transformation
• Energy & Sustainability
• Healthcare & Life Sciences
• Financial Services
• Leadership & Executive Development

This is a
hunter-mentality business development role
where you'll create opportunities from the ground up, building relationships with government bodies, corporations, and institutional clients across priority sectors including energy, healthcare, finance and digital transformation.

What makes this role different?
You'll be part of a
small, dynamic sales and services team
, working directly alongside the
CEO and Operations Director
. This isn't about managing an established business line—it's about
driving sales-led business growth
with entrepreneurial energy and ownership mentality.

What You'll Do

• Drive Revenue Growth
  : Generate new business through proactive client acquisition, cold outreach, and strategic relationship building
• Build Strategic Partnerships
  : Establish relationships with government ministries, corporate decision-makers, and university executive learning faculties
• Own the Sales Cycle
  : From lead generation through contract completion—this is your territory to develop
• Shape Market Strategy
  : Conduct market research, identify high-value opportunities, and position UKuni as the preferred workforce development partner
• Coordinate Programme Delivery
  : Ensure exceptional client satisfaction through quality programme coordination
• Leverage Technology
  : Utilise CRM systems for pipeline management, forecasting, and data-driven decision making

What You Bring

Requirements:

• 2-3 years in sales and business development
  with proven new business generation success
• Fluency in both English and Arabic
  (written and verbal)
• Bachelor's degree
  (any discipline)
• Experience in the
  education, learning, corporate or training sectors

Strong Preferences:

• Applications from
  Saudi nationals
  will be highly regarded
• CRM proficiency
  : 2+ years hands-on experience (Salesforce, HubSpot, or equivalent)
• Currently based in
  Jeddah
  or
  prepared to relocate
• Saudi market knowledge
  and a professional network
• Results-driven approach
  : Track record of exceeding targets and quota achievement

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation Package:

• Monthly Salary
  : SAR 8, ,000 for the right person
• Monthly Housing
  and
  Transport Allowance
• Annual Performance Bonus
  : Based on revenue achievement and KPI delivery

Career Growth:

• Ground floor opportunity
  : Be a founding team member of a new business line with significant upside
• Work directly with the
  CEO and Operations Director
  on strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with a
  small, dynamic sales and services team
  where your impact is immediately visible
• Clear
  career
  advancement path
  as the business line scales and matures

Work Environment:

• Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Company laptop, mobile phone with calling plan
• Business development budget for client relationship activities
• 21 days annual leave

About UKuni

With 17+ years of delivery experience
and
10,000+ successful placements
, UKuni is a trusted name in academic and professional learning across Saudi Arabia and globally. As we expand our dual-platform model, we're building comprehensive professional learning solutions that serve government, corporate, and institutional clients—positioning organisations for success in Saudi Arabia's transformation journey.

Ready to Advance Your Career?

If you're a self-motivated business development professional who thrives on creating opportunities and wants to be part of building a new business line
, we want to hear from you.

This isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to be a
founding team member
of UKuni's next growth chapter.

Apply now
and be part of shaping Saudi Arabia's future of professional learning.

UKuni is committed to building diverse teams and creating an inclusive workplace.