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Business Development Manager (Higher Education)– Saudi Arabia (Commission Only) Jobs in Saudi Arabia at Communiqate AI
Title: Business Development Manager (Higher Education)– Saudi Arabia (Commission Only)
Company: Communiqate AI
Location: Saudi Arabia
Business Development Manager:(Higher Education)-Commission Only
Location: Saudi Arabia – Remote
Engagement: Independent Contractor
Compensation: 15% commission on every contract you originate and successfully close (Uncapped)
About Communiqate AI
Communiqate AI is an AI-powered employability platform that helps universities strengthen graduate employability, career readiness for students, and placement rates for universities.
Working alongside Career Services and university leadership, our platform enables institutions to assess communication skills, deliver AI-powered interview preparation, and better prepare students for today’s workforce.
As part of our expansion into Saudi Arabia, we are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to establish relationships with universities and higher education institutions across the Kingdom.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced professional with strong relationship-building skills and a solid understanding of Saudi Arabia’s higher education landscape.
The ideal candidate is someone who can identify opportunities, build trust with university stakeholders, and lead the sales process through to close.
This is a genuine commercial partnership—you will own the relationship and the deal from first contact to signature, with commercial and contractual support from our leadership team whenever required.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop relationships with universities and higher education institutions across Saudi Arabia.
- Identify partnership opportunities within Career Services, Student Affairs, Employability, Academic Affairs, Corporate Relations, and other relevant university departments.
- Arrange and lead meetings with university leadership and key decision-makers.
- Present and demonstrate Communiqate AI, driving discussions through to a signed agreement.
- Generate opportunities through your existing professional network and business development activities.
- Maintain an organised pipeline of prospective university partners.
- Coordinate with our leadership team on commercial terms and contracting.
RequirementsEssential
✔ Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written)
✔ Currently based in Saudi Arabia
✔ Minimum 2 years’ experience in Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Enterprise Sales, Higher Education, EdTech, HRTech, SaaS, or Workforce Development
✔ Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
✔ Confident engaging senior stakeholders and university leadership
✔ Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
✔ Own laptop/computer, smartphone, and reliable internet connection
✔ Willing to travel within Saudi Arabia when required
Preferred
- Existing relationships within Saudi Arabia’s higher education sector.
- Experience working with universities, government education initiatives, or workforce development organisations.
- Experience introducing technology, consulting services, or enterprise solutions to higher education institutions.
Compensation
This is a performance-based independent contractor opportunity.
- 15% commission on every contract you originate and successfully originate & close.
- Commission payable once the institution has completed its first payment
- Typical commission per successful university contract is “expected” to exceed SAR 18,000 depending on contract value.
- No earning cap or limit.
What We Provide
- Commercial and pricing support on proposals
- Contract negotiation and documentation
- Customer onboarding and implementation
- Access to our leadership team for deal support whenever required
How to Apply
Apply directly through LinkedIn with your CV/Resume.