Senior Project and Business Development Manager

This senior business development role focuses on growing and managing opportunities across public art, culture, and tourism-led projects in the GCC, with a strong emphasis on Saudi Arabia. The position blends strategic BD leadership with deep engagement in the creative and architectural process.

Client Details

The client is a long-established joint venture operating at the intersection of public art, bespoke architectural fabrication, and large-scale metalwork. With decades of regional presence and international credibility, they work closely with government bodies, cultural institutions, artists, and curators to deliver complex, high-profile projects across the Middle East.

Description
Lead senior-level business development across public art, cultural, and tourism sectorsManage and grow relationships with government entities and institutional clientsIdentify new BD opportunities aligned with creative, artisanal, and architectural workAct as the senior figurehead for business development, accountable for pipeline and revenueMaintain and strengthen an existing project pipeline while building new relationshipsLead and manage RFP and tender processes within the public and institutional sectorsCollaborate closely with artists, curators, architects, and technical delivery teamsEngage creatively around design intent, materials, finishes, and aestheticsRepresent the business with cultural sensitivity and regional market understanding




Profile

A successful Senior Project and Business Development Manager should have:
Proven senior business development experience within culture, tourism, or public realm projectsBackground in architecture, engineering, or technical disciplines strongly preferredExperience working on bespoke, design-led or artist-driven projects rather than pure property developmentStrong understanding of how business and relationships operate in Saudi ArabiaComfortable engaging creatively with artists, designers, and curatorsConfident managing complex stakeholders and long sales cyclesA collaborative, empathetic leader who values teamwork and shared successCurious, open-minded, and willing to learn the nuances of the art and curatorial spaceBased in the GCC with a clear desire to build a long-term career in Saudi




Job Offer
Senior leadership position with regional visibility and influenceOpportunity to work on culturally significant, landmark projectsSupportive and collaborative working environmentLong-term growth opportunity within a stable and well-established organisation