Director of Business Development - Remote

Overview

This high-impact role will focus on building and managing relationships with government agencies, corporate stakeholders, and ecosystem partners in Saudi Arabia, serving as a key point of contact for regional business development and investment engagement.

In Short

• Cultivate and manage relationships with key Saudi government ministries and public-sector partners.
• Build trust-based connections with leading investors to support capital raising.
• Identify and onboard new investor, corporate, and government contacts into Orbit's CRM system.
• Attend high-profile events and networking opportunities to represent Orbit.
• Create partnership roadmaps and go-to-market strategies for startups entering the Saudi market.
• Maintain detailed and organized CRM records of local stakeholders.
• Serve as Orbit's local ambassador within the Saudi startup ecosystem.
• Organize and lead investor showcases and ecosystem meetups.
• Support the expansion of Orbit's mentor and investor network.
• Facilitate B2B partnerships for portfolio companies.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or strategy roles.
• Saudi Arabia national, fluent in both Arabic and English.
• Strong understanding of Saudi Arabia's public and private sectors.
• Proven relationship builder with excellent communication skills.
• Highly proactive and persistent, with strong organizational abilities.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Demonstrates integrity and a commitment to long-term outcomes.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a global venture capital firm.
• Engage with high-profile investors and startups.
• Be at the forefront of innovation in emerging markets.
• Build a strong professional network in Saudi Arabia.
• Contribute to the growth of the startup ecosystem.