Ocoda

Business Development Manager

Ocoda  •  Cairo, EG (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description


Ocoda

Agency is hiring a high-caliber
Business Development Manager

for Travel&Toursim Project inside Ocoda agency to lead our expansion across the GCC market.


Job Summary

We are seeking a high-energy, strategic
Business Development Manager

to drive our company’s growth within the
Saudi Arabian travel market

. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships with hotels and travel suppliers, and expanding our
OTA

market presence. The ideal candidate is a "hunter" by nature and a
decisive leader

who possesses the autonomy to make critical business decisions. We are looking for someone with deep knowledge of the
KSA travel landscape

, exceptional communication skills, and the authority to take ownership of the entire development process to ensure long-term commercial success.


Key Responsibilities


  • Market Expansion (KSA Focus):

    Conduct market research to identify new travel trends in Saudi Arabia (e.g., Giga-projects like NEOM, Red Sea, and Religious Tourism/Umrah).


  • Lead Generation & Acquisition:

    Proactively hunt for new partnerships with Saudi-based hotel chains, DMCs, and local travel service providers to enhance our inventory.


  • Relationship Management:

    Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders, Saudi travel authorities, and corporate clients.


  • Strategic Decision-Making:

    Act as a primary decision-maker in qualifying partners and determining the commercial viability of travel deals to ensure alignment with Saudi market demands.


  • Negotiation & Closing:

    Lead the negotiation process to secure exclusive rates and "Preferred Partner" agreements with hospitality providers across the Kingdom.


  • Operational Autonomy:

    Exercise high-level judgment in pivoting sales strategies (e.g., during Peak Seasons or Saudi Vision 2030 events) and allocating resources to close high-priority deals.


  • Strategic Planning:

    Collaborate with senior management to set ambitious sales targets tailored to the Saudi market’s seasonality.


  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:

    Work closely with the Tech and Marketing teams to ensure OTA platform features meet the specific preferences of Saudi travelers.


Requirements


Requirements & Qualifications


  • Experience:

    3–5 years of proven experience in
    Business Development within the Travel/Tourism industry

    , specifically for an
    OTA or TMC

    .


  • Market Knowledge:

    Deep understanding of the
    Saudi Arabian market (KSA)

    , including consumer behavior, travel seasons, and local regulations.


  • Education:

    Bachelor’s degree in Tourism, Business Administration, or Marketing.


  • Communication:

    Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in
    English and Arabic

    (essential for the Saudi market).


  • Strategic Mindset:

    Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify opportunities in the fast-evolving Saudi tourism sector.


  • Decisiveness:

    A proven ability to act as a
    decision-maker

    , managing contract terms and commercial risks independently.


  • Tech Savvy:

    Proficiency in
    OTA booking engines

    , GDS knowledge, and CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot).


  • Ocoda

    About Ocoda

    في أوكودا.. ومنذ انطلاقتنا كان هدفنا الأساسي هو تمكين عملائنا من التميز في عالم التجارة الإلكترونية، فنحن منصة متكاملة تقدم حلولاً شاملة لتغطية جميع جوانب التجارة الإلكترونية من بناء المتاجر وتصميم المواقع وحتى إدارة الحملات التسويقية.

    مع فريق من الخبراء والمبدعين، نقدم لك كل ما تحتاجه لإنشاء وإدارة متجرك الإلكتروني باحترافية، نوفر لك تجربة سلسة تشمل تصميم متاجر احترافية، تكامل مع بوابات الدفع والشحن، إدارة المنتجات، والتسويق عبر منصات التواصل الاجتماعي.

    سواءً كنت تطلق متجرك الأول أو تسعى لتوسيع أعمالك، نلتزم في أوكودا بتقديم الدعم الكامل لتحقيق النمو المستدام والنجاح الباهر.

    Industry
    Consulting & Advisory
    Company Size
    51-200 employees
    Headquarters
    Jeddah, SA
    Year Founded
    Unknown
    Website
    ocoda.com
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