Business Development Manager – High-End Office Leasing

Who we Are - AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading Business Expansion Platform

We support international business expansion through company incorporation and compliance services in UAE and KSA, operate co-working spaces in Dubai and Riyadh, and partner with governments to run strategic sector building programs across the GCC region.

Founded in 2013, AstroLabs has expanded over 1,500 companies to the region, and is the first choice for startups, SMEs and large enterprises alike when they consider UAE and KSA expansion.

AstroLabs is a DMCC (UAE) and MISA (KSA) partner.

The AstroLabs team is ambitious, high-performing and driven - we’re looking for individuals with hunger and drive. In return, AstroLabs promises a non-linear career trajectory with rapid growth for high performing team members.

Who You Are

We’re looking for an engaged and proactive Business Development Manager to join our team and drive strategic growth for our private office offerings in Saudi Arabia.

In this role, you will lead the full sales cycle, build strong partnerships, and generate new business opportunities to ensure the success of our KAFD private office hub. You will work closely with key clients, partners, and stakeholders to position us as the go-to provider for premium office solutions.

This role goes beyond traditional sales — you will pre-sell 21 private offices before launch, establish us as the partner of choice for Creative and Media companies expanding into Saudi, and drive revenue across office rentals, expansion services, and compliance solutions.

In This Role You Will

Sales & Pipeline

Pre-sell all 21 private offices within 8 months (minimum 6-month contracts, signed agreements, and deposits).

Drive a pipeline where at least 75% of tenants are Creative and Media companies, with the remainder from other sectors.

Lead the full sales cycle : prospecting, outreach, meetings, negotiation, and closing.

Sell complementary services including HR, PRO & GRO subscriptions and company incorporation packages.

Deliver accurate forecasts and maintain disciplined CRM tracking.

Industry & Partnerships

Position the new AstroLabs KAFD space as the launchpad for Creative & Media companies in Saudi Arabia and other industries as a second priority

Build relationships with leaders across sub-sectors such as TV & cinema production, gaming, visual arts, publishing, design, advertising, and digital media.

Develop referral and partner programs to generate qualified leads and repeat business.

Community & Events

Contribute to the delivery of community events, training / mentorship sessions / webinars, Saudi market-focused workshops and other media content, to generate leads and drive customer lifetime value

Leverage events, delegations, and ecosystem activations to attract companies and accelerate conversions.

Market Development

Identify target sectors and clients in Riyadh and beyond, with a focus on international companies entering the market.

Position the KAFD offices as a high-end, community-driven solution that supports growth and visibility.

Drive word-of-mouth and referral growth through an engaged tenant base.

What Success Looks like in This Role

21 / 21 private offices rentals pre-sold with at least 75% occupied by Creative & Media companies.

Active pipeline built through partnerships, events, and outbound sales that consistently delivers leads and closed deals.

50+ companies incorporated into Saudi Arabia.

40+ new companies subscribed to compliance and growth services.

What’s In It for You

Shape the launch of a flagship private office hub in KAFD.

Connect with high-growth companies and C-level executives across industries.

Rapid career growth in a fast-scaling team.

Continuous learning culture, we invest in your growth as much as you invest in ours.

5+ years of B2B sales experience in Saudi Arabia.

Proven track record in enterprise sales and closing deals with measurable results.

Strong network in Riyadh, ideally including Creative and Media sectors.

Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken).

Strong ability to build pipelines through cold outreach, referrals, and partnerships.

Event activation or business development experience through networking and hosted events.

Highly organized, KPI-driven, and resilient.

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