Job summary
Associate Partner — Business Development at Ultimate Peaks in Riyadh. You will originate and close retained search and advisory mandates, co-lead delivery, and grow sector practices while working directly with the Founder. The role offers modest initial pay with commission and a written path to Partner and profit share.
Key responsibilities
- Originate relationships with CEOs, CHROs, boards and NRC chairs across KSA/GCC
- Convert conversations into retained search and advisory mandates
- Co-lead delivery: client management, shortlists and offer-stage support
- Build and own a sector or functional practice area
- Represent the firm at industry events and on LinkedIn
- Contribute to firm operations, tooling and process as the firm scales
Requirements
- 8–15 years in executive search, HR consulting, BD or senior corporate HR/talent
- Proven, demonstrable network of decision-makers in Saudi Arabia
- Track record selling retained or advisory services
- Willing to accept modest fixed pay for initial 6–12 months
- High integrity and discretion handling confidential C-suite mandates
- Fluent Arabic and English
Benefits
- Modest base salary during ramp-up
- Commission on fee revenue you originate
- Written milestones to Partner title and profit share
- Transparency on firm economics
Skills
Business developmentExecutive searchClient relationship managementProposal writingNegotiationStakeholder engagementSector practice developmentLinkedIn brandingConfidentialityArabic
Source: Workable. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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