Business Development Executive

The Business Development Executive - Commodities will manage all the business development requirements of Bahrain and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . He/she will have the responsibility to prepare a platform for sales activity under testing, inspection and bespoke service delivery to operations and business development teams.

You will contact (meetings / phone / email / online) key decision makers in businesses regionally (both new and existing) with the aim of creating new and continued business relationships, selling products & services from Cotecna’s portfolio. Specific focus will be required in prospecting and securing Annual or long-term tenders and contracts and to drive revenue growth through formal bidding processes in competitive tenders or long-term contracts and managing contractual obligations with clients.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Identify and track tender opportunities through government portals, tender bulletins, and industry contacts for the Middle East Region.
• Review and analyze tender documents (RFPs, RFQs, EOIs) to assess feasibility, identify commercial risk, compliance with regulatory, industry, and company-specific standards and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to sales targets by securing tender-based and contract-driven opportunities
• Participate in contract clarification meetings with clients or third parties
• Ensure that contract terms align with company policies and risk management frameworks.
• Liaise with legal teams to handle deviations, liabilities, and legal obligations.
• Coordinate with internal departments to draft and review high-quality, competitive bids.
• Ensure timely submission of all tender documents and compliance with client requirements.
• Negotiate commercial contracts and agreements.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

• Maintain a pipeline of upcoming bids and tenders to support forecasting and planning.
• Maintain accurate records of all submitted tenders, contracts, and outcomes.
• Track contract milestones, renewals, and expiries.
• Keep records of performance bonds and bank guarantees submitted during the tender process and arrange for their retrieval upon contract award and/or completion
• Design and execute sales campaigns.
• Carry out sales forecasts and analysis, present findings to senior management.
• Attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.
• Present to and consult with mid and senior level management on business trends with a view to developing new services, products, and distribution channels.
• Identify opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to an increase in sales.
• Using knowledge of the market and competitors, identify and develop the company's unique selling propositions and differentiators.

RESEARCH AND COORDINATION

• Generate regular reports on bid status, win/loss ratios, and contract performance.
• Submit weekly progress reports and ensure data is accurate.
• Forecast sales targets and ensure they are met by the team.
• Track and record activity on accounts and help to close deals to meet these targets.
• Work with other staff to ensure that prerequisites (like prequalification or getting on a vendor list) are fulfilled in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A thorough knowledge of the inspection services of commodities - the solutions/services the company can provide, and of the company's competitors.
• Minimum 2 Year experience in Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) Industry.
• Eager to expand company with new sales, clients, and territories.
• Able to analyse data and sales statistics and translate results into better solutions.
• Creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge.
• Demonstrated and proven sales results.
• Fluent communication in person, on the phone, and in email.
• Abide by all non-compete/solicit agreements.