Business Development Specialist - Construction & Fit-Out

About the role

Benchmark Fitout is a full-service firm offering concept-to-completion construction and high-end fit-out services, covering planning, design, permissions, approvals, build execution, after-sales support and maintenance. It is hiring a full-time, on-site Business Development Specialist in Kuwait City to identify and qualify new business opportunities, generate leads and build strong client relationships in the construction and fit-out sector.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities and generate leads
• Conduct market research on industry trends, competitor activity and client needs to inform proposals, presentations and sales strategies
• Manage the sales pipeline and follow up on inquiries
• Coordinate with project and design teams and attend client meetings
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and opportunities
• Provide professional customer service and support revenue growth and long-term partnerships

Required profile

• Proven experience in lead generation and business development, ideally in construction, interiors or fit-out services
• Ability to work on-site in Kuwait City and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Architecture or a related field preferred
• Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage

Required skills

• Analytical skills and market research ability
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Negotiation skills, commercial awareness and a results-driven, ethical approach to sales
• Proficiency with CRM tools and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)