Business Development Manager - Market Entry Expansion Middle East jobs at Tesla in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh

Lead Tesla’s energy storage expansion strategy in the Middle East, identifying high-potential markets and developing an actionable roadmap for successful market entry

Collaborate with the sales and the Autobidder team to conduct detailed market assessments, evaluating long-term opportunities, regulatory frameworks, and customer needs

Establish relationships with key players, including utilities, regulators, and large energy consumers, to accelerate Tesla’s market penetration.

Work closely with internal teams (Policy, Product, Engineering, and Autobidder) to ensure a seamless market entry process

Advocate for Tesla’s approach to energy storage deployment, providing education and thought leadership to prospective customers

Partner with local governments and Tesla’s policy team to shape regulatory frameworks that support BESS adoption and market growth

6+ years’ work experience in a business development role

Extensive understanding of the Middle Eastern energy sector, with knowledge of energy storage technologies and their value propositions

Strong communication skills and strong skills in strategic thinking, financial analysis, and program management

Proven ability to present to external executive teams, an established network within the energy industry is highly advantageous

A self-starter capable of exploring and qualifying opportunities with minimal guidance

Experienced working with utilities, IPPs, developers and governments

Fluent in English and Arabic and currently based in Saudi Arabia