Junior Business Development Sales Representative

Nasdaq, Inc; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 257,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm in the UAE is looking for a Business Development Representative in Dubai. The role involves developing new business and driving sales growth for innovative products related to Governance, Investor Relations, and ESG. Candidates should be fluent in Arabic and English, possess strong organizational skills, and be customer-centric. This full-time position offers competitive salary, commission plans, health insurance, and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Additional commission plan

Annual equity grant

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

30 paid vacation days

Hybrid remote work

Health insurance

Qualifications

• Fluent in both Arabic and English, verbal and written.
• Some experience in B2B sales is beneficial but not required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and drive sales growth for Nasdaq products.
• Implement strategic value propositions to achieve revenue objectives.
• Support lead generation through cold calling, emailing, and event prospecting.

Skills

Fluent in Arabic

Fluent in English

Organizational skills

Customer centricity

Job description

The Role

Nasdaq Corporate Solutions offers an unmatched suite of sophisticated technology, analytics and consultative services spanning across investor relations, governance, and sustainability teams within organizations. As part of our growth across the EMEA region we are currently seeking a Business Development Representative (BDR) to join us in Dubai.

What You’ll Do

• Develop new business and drive sales growth for our suite of products including Governance, Investor Relations and ESG.
• Implement the strategic Nasdaq value proposition related to the key verticals listed above and achieve revenue objectives through new business.
• Support the Sales Director to prospect, including researching leads, creating lists, cold calling, emailing, event prospecting and lead follow ups. This includes ensuring the CRM database is accurate and up-to-date.
• Follow the Nasdaq consultative selling approach.
• Maintain high quality service by establishing and enforcing organizational standards.
• Undertake continual development and industry training to maintain Nasdaq’s position as the top tier global provider.

What You’ll Bring

• Fluent in Arabic and English, both verbal and written.
• Some experience in B2B sales or equivalent is beneficial, but not required.
• Experience communicating with different stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Customer centric and proactive in relationships and opportunities.

Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive base salary
• Additional commission plan
• Annual equity grant
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering discounted company shares
• 30 paid vacation days
• 6 additional days off per year
• Work from (almost) anywhere – up to 20 days/year
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Health insurance
• Hybrid remote work with 3 days in office each week (subject to change)

What’s next?

If this sounds like you, please submit your application in English as soon as possible as we will review applications on an ongoing basis. This is a full-time position in Dubai.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.