New Vacancy Business Development Manager Water &amp Power Company Jubail Saudi Arabia Tilly firstresortrecruitment.com Our client is a leading Saudi company who has been operating in the Water Energy and Utilities field for many years. Their focus is on Operations Management Construction Maintenance and Expansion of water and power systems. They work to supply industrial residential and commercial customers in various cities in Saudi Arabia. We are now looking for an experienced professional to join their team in the position of Business Development Manager based in Jubail Yanbu Saudi Arabia. Job Overview Lead and manage the Business Development department to identify evaluate and implement business development initiatives designed to stimulate growth and increase the company revenue. The breadth of the position is significant in that as well as considering how revenues from existing sources can be maximised the jobholder is also accountable for considering new business areas into which the company may enter. This includes increasing the geographical coverage for the provision of existing services (not only the expansion of the existing city areas but also growing the company to become a national or regional utilities supplier) and considering additional services which the company may provide within its existing geographical scope or moving into entirely new economic sectors. Once potential business development routes have been identified the jobholder is accountable for assessing the impact of the initiatives on the organisation from a financial operational and technical perspective. Reporting to General Manager Corporate Strategy Key Responsibilities Leadership Ensure the effective achievement of Corporate Strategy functional objectives through the leadership of the Business Development department setting individual objectives managing performance developing and motivating staff provision of formal and informal feedback and appraisal in order to maximise subordinate and departmental performance. Budgeting &amp Cost Control Direct the preparation of the Business Development department budget and monitor financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs revenues areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalised upon. Organisation Development Define an optimum organisation structure for the Business Development department so that resources are optimally utilised and communication can take place in an efficient manner. Strategic Contribution Participate in the formulation of the company s strategic objectives by ensuring that all business development initiatives are adequately described and contribute towards the achievement of the company mission. New Business Participate in the identification and evaluation of potential new business opportunities to assess which are most likely to increase the company revenues and or the strength of the company balance sheet and which are most feasible from a financial operational and technical perspective. Commercial Proposals Assist in the preparation of detailed new business proposals and associated business plans to create supportive arguments for new business opportunities which have been evaluated as having the potential to assist in the realisation of the company mission. Business Modelling In association with other functional and departmental managers model a variety of business scenarios based upon the current business profile in order to understand the impact of business initiatives upon the financial success of the organisation. Customer Liaison In conjunction with representatives of the Customer Service function identify and cultivate relationships with key customers to maximise revenues from those customers and investigate the potential for the provision of additional services. Key Skills Sound understanding of the company strategic planning and budgeting processes.