Senior Business Development Director

About This Role

Job Description Find purpose in each day while contributing to a workplace revolution! SHL, People Science. People Answers. Are you ready to take your sales career to the next level in the Global Enterprise team of a world renowned, fast-growing HR SaaS organization?   SHL works with some of the world’s most prestigious companies who trust us to revolutionize their workplaces and help them to thrive.    By joining us in this rare opportunity as a Senior Business Development Director for SHL’s Middle East region,you will be an ambassador for the SHL brand, advising on best practice solutions and developing C-Level relationships, within your defined territory.

Uncapped commission is offered in a culture where career development, with ongoing manager guidance, collaboration, flexibility, diversity and inclusivity are all intrinsic to our culture.  There is a huge investment in SHL currently so there’s no better time to become a part of something transformational.

This role is based in Riyadh, KSA. Hybrid working is available.

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop and execute the Middle East market growth strategy to drive sustainable revenue expansion.
• Lead the acquisition of new enterprise clients while expanding relationships with existing strategic accounts.
• Position the organization as a trusted partner in talent intelligence, workforce transformation, and human capital solutions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with CHROs, HR Directors, transformation leaders, and C-suite executives.
• Contribute to the development of sector-specific propositions aligned with national transformation agendas such as Vision 2030
• Directing sales pipeline through the CRM and providing timely and accurate management information.
• Deliver against quarterly and annual revenue targets.

Essential What we are looking for from you:

• Strong understanding of human capital, talent management, leadership assessment, or HR technology solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to sell complex consulting or technology solutions to enterprise client
• 10+ years of experience in business development, enterprise sales, or consulting.
• Proven track record of selling complex solutions within human capital, consulting, HR technology, or enterprise SaaS environments.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Behavioral Sciences, or related discipline.

Desirable

• Master’s degree or MBA preferred

The candidate must have the right to work in KSA, Saudi Nationals are encouraged to apply.

Get In Touch Find out how this one-off opportunity can help you to achieve your career goals by making an application to our knowledgeable Talent Acquisition team. Choose a new path with SHL.

Closing date for applications: 22nd April 2026

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About Us

• We unlock the possibilities of businesses through the power of people, science and technology.
• We started this industry of people insight more than 40 years ago and continue to lead the market with powerhouse product launches, ground-breaking science and business transformation.
• When you inspire and transform people’s lives, you will experience the greatest business outcomes possible. SHL’s products insights, experiences, and services can help achieve growth at scale.

What SHL Can Offer You Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility are key threads in the fabric of SHL’s business and culture (find out more about DEI and accessibility at SHL )

• Employee benefits package that takes care of you and your family.
• Support, coaching, and on-the-job development to achieve career success
• A fun and flexible workplace where you’ll be inspired to do your best work (find out more LifeAtSHL )
• The ability to transform workplaces around the world for others.

SHL is an equal opportunity employer. We support and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. We can, and do make adjustments to make sure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible.