Associate Partner - Business Development
Role Overview
Work directly with the Founder and Managing Partner to originate and close search and advisory mandates.
The opportunity offers a written path to Partner and profit share tied to revenue originated; compensation starts modestly and scales with results.
The posting states that this is not a salaried business development job and may not suit candidates who require a market-rate base before proving themselves.
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About Ultimate Peaks
Ultimate Peaks is a Riyadh-based boutique executive search and HR advisory firm serving Saudi and GCC clients.
Its work includes C-suite search, board and NRC advisory, and people-strategy consulting aligned with Vision 2030.
The opportunity
Work directly with the Founder and Managing Partner to originate and close search and advisory mandates.
The opportunity offers a written path to Partner and profit share tied to revenue originated; compensation starts modestly and scales with results.
The posting states that this is not a salaried business development job and may not suit candidates who require a market-rate base before proving themselves.
What you’ll own
- Originate relationships with CEOs, CHROs, boards, and NRC chairs across Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
- Convert conversations into retained search and advisory mandates through proposals, pricing, and negotiation.
- Co-lead delivery on won mandates, including client management, shortlist presentations, and offer-stage support.
- Build sector or functional practice ownership, such as logistics, fintech, PIF portfolio, or boards.
- Represent the firm at events and on LinkedIn, help grow its brand, and shape operations, tools, and processes.
What they’re looking for
- 8–15 years in executive search, HR consulting, professional services business development, or senior corporate HR/talent work with a strong external network.
- A demonstrable network of Saudi decision-makers and a record selling retained or advisory services, or repeatedly hiring senior leaders through agencies.
- Entrepreneurial risk appetite and runway to accept modest fixed pay during the first 6–12 months in exchange for potential upside.
- Integrity and discretion in handling confidential C-suite mandates.
- Fluent Arabic and English are required; Saudi nationality or long-tenured GCC residency is strongly preferred.
How compensation works
- A modest base salary is offered for the ramp-up period.
- Commission is paid on fee revenue originated, after client collection.
- Written milestones link revenue thresholds, rather than tenure, to Partner title and profit share.
- The firm offers transparency on its economics from day one.
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