Business & Market Analyst

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Title: Business & Market Analyst

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Company Overview

Riyadh Cables Group is the leading manufacturer of electrical wires and cables in the MENA region, offering innovative power transmission and communication solutions that fuel sustainable development. Our commitment to environmentally responsible practices and cutting-edge technology drives progress across infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce with a dynamic environment that encourages growth, innovation, and sustainability.

Job Summary

The Business & Market Analyst plays a key role in supporting strategic growth initiatives by analyzing market trends, preparing business intelligence reports, and providing actionable insights to drive decision-making. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to evaluate performance, identify new opportunities, and support the planning and execution of business development strategies.

The ideal candidate is data-driven, detail-oriented, and experienced in market research, business analysis, and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

Analyze internal and external data to identify business trends, market opportunities, and performance gaps.
Support the development of business cases for new initiatives, including market entry, product expansion, and strategic partnerships.
Monitor and interpret competitor activity, customer needs, and industry developments to support strategic planning.
Create dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and business development metrics.
Collaborate with departments such as Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to gather data, ensure alignment, and support project execution.
Conduct variance and gap analysis between business plans and actual performance and recommend corrective strategies.
Assist in preparing presentations, executive reports, and strategic documents for internal stakeholders.
Participate in strategic projects such as digital transformation, product portfolio analysis, and market segmentation.
Continuously improve data collection, reporting processes, and business intelligence tools for enhanced decision-making.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related field. A master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
5–7 years of experience in business analysis, market research, or business development support roles.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI and data tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, SAP) is highly preferred.
Strong analytical, research, and critical-thinking skills.
Effective communicator with the ability to present insights clearly to cross-functional teams and leadership.
Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, competitive analysis, and strategic planning processes.
Experience in industrial manufacturing or B2B environments is a strong advantage.
Bilingual (Arabic and English) is required.

Core Competencies