Description

Shape the Future of Entertainment in Saudi Arabia and the MENA Region!

Are you a commercially driven leader with strong industry relationships and a passion for entertainment, attractions, and cultural destinations? ProFun is seeking a Business Development Director to support the continued growth of our business across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region.

In this role, you will collaborate with developers, attraction owners, government entities, and strategic partners while helping expand ProFun’s presence within the rapidly growing entertainment and tourism sectors. You will play a key role in identifying opportunities, developing client relationships, and supporting some of the region’s most exciting global events, attractions, cultural destinations, and leisure developments

About the Role

As a Director at ProFun, you will work alongside a diverse and dynamic international team based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will support business growth initiatives related to theme parks, water parks, museums, cultural attractions, observation attractions, world expositions, immersive experiences, and other entertainment destinations.

This role requires a strategic mindset, strong communication skills, industry awareness, and the ability to build long-term relationships across both public and private sector organizations.

You will collaborate closely with ProFun’s strategy, operational planning, technical services, management services, training, and project delivery teams to develop integrated solutions that align with client objectives and support long-term partnerships.

What You’ll Do

Business Development & Client Engagement

•      Identify and pursue new business opportunities across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region.
•      Develop and maintain relationships with developers, attraction owners, government entities, consultants, strategic partners, and investment groups.
•      Lead client engagement activities from initial introductions through proposal submission and contract negotiations.
•      Support the preparation of proposals, presentations, RFP responses, fee proposals, and commercial strategies.
•      Coordinate with internal teams to align client requirements with ProFun’s capabilities and service offerings.
•      Maintain business development pipelines, opportunity tracking reports, and sales forecasts.
•      Establish and maintain long-term client relationships that support repeat business opportunities and strategic growth.

Market Growth & Industry Engagement

•      Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities within the entertainment and attractions industry.
•      Participate in conferences, exhibitions, networking functions, and client meetings to strengthen ProFun’s market presence and industry relationships.
•      Support marketing initiatives, company presentations, and client-facing communications.
•      Assist in identifying opportunities for new service lines, partnerships, and regional growth initiatives.
•      Participate in strategic planning discussions related to market positioning and business expansion.

Collaboration & Project Support

•      Collaborate with strategy, operational planning, technical services, management services, and project delivery teams to support integrated project solutions.
•      Coordinate with project teams during project initiation phases to support smooth client handover and ongoing relationship management.
•      Provide regular updates, reports, and presentations to senior management regarding pipeline status, revenue opportunities, and market intelligence.

Why Join ProFun?

•      Global Impact – Work on groundbreaking entertainment, global event, and cultural projects.
•      Career Growth – Support landmark projects with opportunities for long-term professional advancement.
•      Industry Leadership – Collaborate with internationally recognized specialists across attractions, operations, technical services, and entertainment consulting.
•      Dynamic Environment – Be part of the rapid growth of Saudi Arabia and MENA’s entertainment and tourism sectors.
•      Collaborative Culture – Join a passionate and experienced international team.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Education & Industry Experience

•      Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
•      Minimum of 7 years of experience in business development, commercial strategy, or client management.
•      Experience within themed entertainment, hospitality, attractions, cultural destinations, museums, or mixed-use developments preferred.
•      Existing industry relationships and regional network within Saudi Arabia and the MENA region required.

Business & Leadership Skills

•      Proven track record of securing new business opportunities and developing long-term client relationships.
•      Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
•      Experience preparing proposals, presentations, and commercial documentation.
•      Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
•      Strategic thinker with strong organizational and analytical skills.

Industry Knowledge

•      Strong existing commercial relationships within the Saudi Arabian and/or MENA entertainment, tourism, and leisure development industry.
•      Familiarity with entertainment development trends, operational consulting services, and attraction industry best practices.
•      Experience working with government stakeholders, giga-projects, or major regional developments is a plus.

Language Skills

•      Fluency in English is required.
•      Arabic is a major plus.