Business Development Executive

General Solutions Contracting Company (GST) is a prominent engineering and contracting firm specializing in Steel Structure, Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB), and infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia and international markets. Serving commercial, industrial, and residential sectors, GST offers comprehensive services including design, construction, maintenance, and project management. The company is committed to excellence, safety, and sustainability, consistently delivering projects on time while exceeding client expectations. With a strong focus on integrity and innovation, GST leverages skilled professionals and advanced technology to provide reliable, high-quality contracting solutions and foster long-term client partnerships.

We are seeking a full-time, on-site Business Development Executive based in Gujranwala. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, building and maintaining a robust sales pipeline, and managing lead generation activities through calls, meetings, and digital outreach. This role requires developing and nurturing client relationships, preparing proposals and quotations, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure solutions align with client needs. Additionally, the Business Development Executive will conduct market research, monitor industry trends, and provide regular reports on business development performance and forecasts. Representing GST International at client meetings and industry events, the candidate will uphold a professional and consistent brand presence.

Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the client base.
- Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline through proactive lead generation activities.
- Develop and nurture long-term client relationships to support ongoing business growth.
- Prepare detailed proposals, quotations, and presentations tailored to client requirements.
- Coordinate with internal teams including design, engineering, and project management to align solutions with client needs.
- Conduct market research and track industry trends to inform business development strategies.
- Report regularly on sales performance, forecasts, and market insights.
- Represent the company professionally at client meetings, industry events, and networking opportunities.

Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in business development, technical sales, or commercial roles within steel structure, PEB, fabrication, construction, or industrial contracting sectors.
- Proven ability to handle Requests for Quotations (RFQs), prepare quotations, and follow up effectively with clients.
- Ability to read basic engineering drawings and understand weight-based steel pricing.
- Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English, suitable for client correspondence and proposal writing.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and LinkedIn outreach; experience with ERP systems such as Odoo is advantageous.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
- Solid skills in new business development, lead generation, account management, negotiation, presentation, and sales planning.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities with a target-driven mindset.
- Willingness and ability to work full-time on-site in Gujranwala and travel as required for client meetings.

Preferred Qualifications and Additional Information:
- Experience in construction, engineering, or related contracting industries is highly beneficial.
- Candidates should be based in or willing to relocate to Gujranwala for this full-time, on-site position.

Important Role Clarifications:
- This is not a role in pharmaceutical, FMCG, retail, or consumer sales sectors.
- The position is not focused solely on marketing or social media activities.
- This is not an entry-level, part-time, internship, or remote position. It requires full-time, on-site commitment at the Gujranwala office.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to contribute to a leading contracting company’s growth while developing a rewarding career in business development within the engineering and construction industry.