The client is a leading global provider of technical, safety, and certification services. With over 150 years of experience, the client helps businesses and organizations to enhance their products, processes, systems, and services, to improve their safety, quality, sustainability, and performance, and to comply with regulatory and market requirements. The client offers a broad range of services across various industries, including Industrial Services, Mobility, Products, Academy and Life Care, and Certification. Its services include testing, inspection, certification, consulting, training, and auditing, among others. The client has a strong global presence, with more than 20,000 employees in over 500 locations in 69 countries. Its mission is to enable sustainable development and create value for its clients, employees, and society as a whole.
As a key pillar of Vision 2030 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, NEOM is one of the most fascinating global projects with an investment volume of 500 bn USD. NEOM aims to create a hub for cutting-edge technology and innovation. It will be a centre for sustainable living and a model for the future of urban development, utilizing renewable energy and state-of-the-art technology. The project will include residential, commercial, and industrial areas and aims to attract international businesses and entrepreneurs, positioning itself as a key player in the global innovation economy. It will not only diversify the Kingdom's economy but offer solutions that other parts of the world can benefit from.
As Executive Director, you will maintain the client’s long-term relationships with key decision makers and influencers on the C-level of NEOM, with a high level of support & budget available to achieve revenue goals.
Job Summary
- Generate additional revenue of €25m-€30m by building and maintaining effective long-term relationships with key decision makers and influencers on C-level of NEOM.
- Build up a pipeline of work with Saudi Government and NEOM, targeting higher level management at NEOM in the Construction, Built Environment, Infrastructure, and related sectors.
- Act as an interface between the local sales team and client senior management, conducting regular status and strategy meetings to understand their needs and link them to the client's comprehensive solutions.
- Integrate yourself with the senior management and leadership in Saudi Arabia, including at Riyadh and the NEOM base camp, to build good/strong relationships, and source opportunities.
- Report to the Regional EVP India & Middle East, & Asia.
Requirements:
- Possess the ability to generate new business opportunities and build strong relationships with key decision makers and influencers on C-level of NEOM.
- Have a strong background in any of the following markets; Construction, Built Environment, Infrastructure, TIC market, Consultancy Services, Quality/Compliance/Inspections/Audit services.
- Be fluent in English, with excellent communication and negotiation skills. German language is also a plus.
- Have experience working with and leading multicultural teams.
- Be willing to relocate to NEOM base camp and travel as required.
