Business Unit Manager

Role Description The Business Unit Manager is a part-time, remote role responsible for overseeing a designated business portfolio within the Saudi Portuguese Business Council and ensuring effective delivery of services to member companies. On a day-to-day basis, this role coordinates business development activities, manages stakeholder relationships with Saudi and Portuguese partners, and supports trade and investment initiatives in target sectors. The Business Unit Manager tracks ongoing projects, prepares reports and presentations, and contributes to planning trade missions, forums, and meetings that align with the Council’s strategic objectives. The role also involves identifying new partnership opportunities, monitoring market trends relevant to the unit’s focus, and collaborating with internal and external teams to optimize outcomes for member organizations. In addition, the Business Unit Manager ensures efficient operational processes, maintains accurate documentation, and upholds high standards of professionalism and cross-cultural communication.

Qualifications

• Business management and strategic planning skills, with the ability to develop and oversee unit-level plans and targets.
• Experience in trade, investment promotion, or international business development, particularly in cross-border or bilateral contexts.
• Stakeholder management, partnership building, and networking skills to engage effectively with private-sector leaders and institutional partners.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills in English; proficiency in Arabic and/or Portuguese is an advantage.
• Analytical skills for market research, opportunity assessment, and performance reporting.
• Organizational and project management abilities to coordinate multiple initiatives, events, and timelines in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with key sectors such as energy, technology, infrastructure, tourism, and innovation is desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, International Relations, or a related field; advanced degrees or specialized certifications are a plus.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams across countries and time zones.