New Business Developer

About Kalamashii كلماشي

Kalamashii كلماشي is a Saudi Arabian content platform launched in 2022, showcasing everyday life and lifestyle specifically in Riyadh through curated recommendations of restaurants and cultural experiences. The platform has evolved into a comprehensive media hub representing the varied experiences of Saudi living by producing visual and audio content, interactive experiences, and organizing events. It features diverse programming including documentary-style reports, outdoor cooking shows, and joint food tasting experiences that highlight local stories, food culture, and social gatherings. The mission of Kalamashii is to celebrate the richness of Saudi lifestyle across various domains such as food, film, theater, music, arts, fashion, architecture, heritage, and youth culture through media partnerships and consumer products.

Role Overview

The New Business Developer position is a full-time role based onsite in Riyadh, tasked with discovering, developing, and securing new commercial ventures for Kalamashii. Responsibilities include researching potential partners and clients from brands and consumer product sectors, building a strong pipeline of opportunities, conducting outreach and client meetings, preparing proposals, negotiating agreements, and finalizing partnerships and sponsorships that generate revenue. The role necessitates close teamwork with content, production, and marketing departments to craft attractive partnership offerings, monitoring the outcomes of deals, and fostering durable relationships with all stakeholders. Regular engagement onsite is crucial to coordinate with both internal teams and external collaborators throughout Riyadh, driving the company's expansion within the Saudi market.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Proven expertise in driving new business and developing revenue streams effectively.
• Skills in business structuring, deal-making, contract negotiation, and managing commercial partnerships professionally.
• Strong communication abilities, including delivering clear presentations, making persuasive pitches, and managing client relationships.
• Experience in sectors such as media, entertainment, or lifestyle within Saudi Arabia is highly preferred.
• Capability to perform market analysis, detect emerging trends, and convert insights into practical business opportunities.
• Willingness and ability to work on-site in Riyadh in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or an equivalent discipline or relevant practical experience.