Associate Business Development Manager, MENA

Headout LI; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel services provider is seeking an Associate Business Development Manager for the MENA region. This role involves spearheading commercial growth, nurturing relationships with Supply Partners, and collaborating with internal teams to enhance market presence. Candidates should be proficient in Arabic and English, possess at least 4 years of business development experience, and have strong analytical skills. A start-up attitude and willingness to learn new tools are essential.

Benefits

Remote work schedule

$250 for work setup

$500 Headout Credits

Unlimited Learning Credits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in business development.
• Global mindset and comfortable with diverse cultures.
• Eager to learn and use new tools.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead commercial growth across MENA.
• Nurture relationships with Supply Partners.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for execution.

Skills

Proficient in Arabic

Proficient in English

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Experience with CRM

Job description

We are looking for an Associate Business Development Manager - MENA to join our Middle East and North Africa Business Team. The Associate Business Development Manager will spearhead our commercial growth and expansion across the Middle East and North Africa region while unlocking new opportunities in emerging markets such as UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, and more. You will be the face and voice of Headout to our Supply Partners in the region.

What makes this role special

1. Build. You will have your fingerprints all over Headout. You will do whatever it takes to launch quickly, get 1% better every day, and scale something completely new. This includes high-level strategy and operational details - launching new cities by identifying, reaching out, and onboarding new Supply Partners in the Middle East and North Africa.
2. Nurture. Continuously nurture relationships with our existing Supply Partners to leverage them for additional growth.
3. Collaborate. Liaise between internal stakeholders (Operations, Tech, Marketing, etc.) and your accounts to ensure smooth execution of partnerships and growth of bookings.
4. Analyze. Identify market trends and provide market & competitor analysis to optimize business strategies.

What skills & experience do you need

• Fully proficient in Arabic and English, based in Dubai.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in business development.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Global mindset and comfortable working with people from different cultural backgrounds & time zones.
• A start-up attitude, highly collaborative, with an entrepreneurial mindset, and not afraid to roll up your sleeves.
• Experience working with a CRM; eager to learn and use new tools.

Bonus

• Remote work schedule.
• $250 to set up a productive work environment outside of the office.
• $500 Headout Credits to experience our offerings around the world.
• Unlimited Learning Credits for paid courses and sessions to aid your learning & growth.

EEO statement

At Headout, we celebrate and support diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. If you need assistance or accommodations during the interview process due to a disability, please contact the recruiter or email us.

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Required Experience: Manager