Business Development / Partnerships Manager (Hands-on, On-site Dubai)

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

Job summary

A global real estate infrastructure company is seeking a Business Development / Partnerships Manager based in Dubai. This hands-on role focuses on building relationships with CRM providers and brokers during the early test phase of the product. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills, a personable demeanor, and a commercial mindset. Responsibilities include onboarding partners, engaging directly with users, and incorporating feedback into the product. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to contribute authentically from day one.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Experience in direct communication and engagement.
• A curious and authentic representative of the company.

Responsibilities

• Reach out to CRM providers and potential partners.
• Build and manage early partnerships.
• Support onboarding of brokers during the test phase.
• Engage with brokers and users when going live.
• Collect feedback to enhance the product.
• Handle research and ad-hoc operational tasks.

Skills

Extremely strong communication skills

Very personable

Natural relationship builder

Commercial mindset without being pushy

Comfortable doing hands-on work

Job description

What this is about

We are building a global real estate infrastructure platform and are entering an early test and validation phase.

We are looking for a hands‑on Business Development / Partnerships Manager who enjoys talking to people, building relationships and being close to the market.

This is not a corporate BD role and not a senior ivory‑tower position.

What you will do

• Reach out to: CRM providers, potential cooperation partners, selected brokers for early test listings
• Build and manage early partnerships
• Support test‑phase onboarding of brokers
• Talk directly to brokers and users when we go live
• Collect feedback and bring it back into the product
• Handle research and ad‑hoc operational tasks as needed

Skills

• Extremely strong communication skills
• Very personable, likeable, confident on the phone
• Natural relationship builder
• Commercial mindset without being pushy
• Comfortable doing hands‑on work, calls, follow‑ups
• Not overly senior or arrogant

Important

This role requires someone who:

• enjoys direct contact
• is curious
• listens well
• can represent the company authentically from day one