Business Development Specialist

Job description: Overview: Aramco has been mandated to implement a Maritime strategy across the kingdom and is seeking a Strategy & Business Development Director to develop the overarching strategies for:  facilities development, international partner / investor development, domestic supply chain / local partner development and consolidation, financials, strategic market intelligence, and demand capture strategies. Key Responsibilities Identify and engage with international partners who could be included in the operating model, and work with internal and external team members to define the correct method of commercial engagement with the target entity.Ensure that the financial modelling and sales forecasts are aligned with the market, and the margins are reasonable.Build the optimum operating model, which will ensure that the initiative adequately covers the market demand in the Kingdom, regionally and will eventually compete globally.Fully manage the acquisition of demand analysis in terms of the core product mix.Work with the consultancies – strategy and technical to develop all commercial documentation to engage with key industry stakeholders in the maritime sector.Develop the industry enablers required to achieve this stated strategic intent, including:  HR, financial, supply chain and facilities.Work with key leadership in Government entities and Aramco to align the strategic development of this initiative and lead the implementation of those strategies, working with relevant industry stakeholders, consultants, legal, financial and technical expertise. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business Administration, Masters’ degree is preferred.12+ years’ in the Maritime industry, with at least five years in a start-up JV within the Maritime Manufacturing industry.Experience working in the Middle East is preferred.Mergers and acquisitions experience.