Business Development Manager

Yellow Door Energy is looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to support the conversion of a strong and growing commercial pipeline into bankable, competitive, and well-structured projects within the Saudi Arabian market.This role sits at the intersection of business development, early-stage project development, and tender execution. While the position includes active business development and outbound prospecting, including cold calling, the primary focus is on progressing qualified opportunities through structured assessment, tender preparation, and internal approvals, rather than high-volume lead generation.Given the tender-driven nature of the KSA market, this role is critical in ensuring opportunities are technically feasible, commercially robust, risk-aligned, and competitively positioned prior to contract award.What You’ll Be DoingAssessing new opportunities, reviewing RFPs and tender documentation, and supporting early-stage project development activitiesCoordinating internal inputs across Engineering, Finance, Legal, Risk, and O&M to develop robust project concepts and proposalsSupporting and coordinating the preparation of tender and bid submissions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and high presentation qualityParticipating in technical and commercial discussions with clients during pre-sales, clarification, and negotiation stagesEngaging with EPCs, consultants, and strategic partners relevant to project development and tender activityContributing to business development activities, including outbound prospecting and client engagement, to support ongoing pipeline growthProviding market and competitor insights related to pricing, tender structures, and solution positioningWho We’re Looking ForWe’re looking for a commercially minded professional who understands how energy projects are developed, structured, priced, and tendered. You’ll likely come from an EPC, IPP, ESCO, or broader energy solutions background and be comfortable operating across both commercial and project-facing responsibilities.You’ll BringA bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related discipline7+ years’ experience in business development, technical sales, project development support, or tender / bid-facing rolesStrong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to produce clear, client-ready materialsExperience coordinating cross-functional inputs across technical, financial, and legal teamsExposure to distributed solar PV, battery storage, hybrid systems, and/or energy efficiency solutionsConfidence engaging in technical-commercial discussions with clients and partnersStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesPreferred But Not EssentialPrior experience supporting tender submissions (RFP/RFQ responses)Experience working in a multinational or matrix environmentProficiency in Arabic and EnglishSaudi nationalWhy join Yellow Door EnergyYellow Door Energy is a leading sustainable energy partner for commercial and industrial customers across the Middle East and Africa. Backed by IFC and Actis, we develop, own, and operate long-term energy solutions that reduce costs, improve reliability, and support decarbonisation. Joining Yellow Door Energy means working in a high-growth, project-driven environment, with exposure to complex, bankable energy projects and collaboration across regional and international teams.#J-18808-Ljbffr