New Business Developer

Company Description Kalamashii كلماشي is a content platform that showcases everyday life and lifestyle in Saudi Arabia, starting in 2022 with curated recommendations for Riyadh’s top restaurants and cultural experiences. The platform has since grown into a media hub that reflects the diversity of Saudi living through visual and audio production, interactive experiences, and events. Kalamashii produces a range of short-form and long-form programs that highlight local stories, food culture, and social experiences, such as documentary-style reports, outdoor cooking shows, and shared tasting experiences. The company’s mission is to present the uniqueness of Saudi lifestyle across food, film, theater, music, arts, fashion, architecture, heritage, and youth culture, often through media partnerships and consumer products. Kalamashii is expanding its reach and impact and welcomes collaborators who are passionate about storytelling and cultural expression in Saudi Arabia.Role Description The New Business Developer is a full-time, on-site role based in Riyadh, responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new commercial opportunities for Kalamashii. This role includes researching potential partners and clients, brands, and consumer products, and building a robust pipeline of opportunities. The New Business Developer will conduct outreach, hold client meetings, prepare proposals and pitches, and negotiate terms to secure partnerships, sponsorships, and revenue-generating projects. Day-to-day tasks also involve collaborating with content, production, and marketing teams to design compelling partnership offerings, tracking performance of launched deals, and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with stakeholders. The role requires consistent on-site engagement with internal teams and external partners in Riyadh to drive growth and expand Kalamashii’s network in the Saudi market.Qualifications Strong New Business Development and Business Development skills, with a proven ability to create and grow revenue streams.Business and Sales skills to structure deals, negotiate agreements, and manage commercial relationships effectively.Excellent Communication skills, including clear presentation, persuasive pitching, and professional client relationship management.Experience in media, entertainment, lifestyle, or related industries in Saudi Arabia is highly beneficial.Ability to conduct market research, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable business opportunities.Comfort working on-site in Riyadh, collaborating across creative and commercial teams in a fast-paced environment.Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience