VP of Business Development

DZ ARÔME; Bahrain; Remote; BHD 23,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

DZ ARÔME is seeking a Vice President of Business Development to drive market expansion, strategic partnerships, and revenue growth. This fully remote, part-time leadership role will operate across regions, engaging with senior stakeholders and guiding cross-functional teams to translate strategy into measurable outcomes.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in business development and strong skills in negotiation, relationship management, and strategic thinking, with a track record of building

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, management, marketing, economics, or related field.
• 3+ years in business development, commercial strategy, sales leadership, partnerships, or related field.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with growth objectives.
• Identify new markets, accounts, and partnership channels.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of prospective clients, partners, and opportunities.
• Engage with senior decision-makers and strategic stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations, proposals, and major business opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, product, and finance to support growth.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity to spot opportunities.
• Assess partnerships based on strategic and commercial value.
• Track pipeline activity, conversions, and growth indicators.
• Provide leadership with market insights and growth recommendations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

We're Hiring: VP of Business Development

Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior

Work Arrangement: Fully Remote

About Us

We're Hiring: VP of Business Development

Location: Bahrain (Remote)

Employment Type: Part-Time

Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior

Work Arrangement: Fully Remote

About Us

We are a growing international organization focused on sustainable business growth, strategic partnerships, market expansion, and long-term commercial development. Our teams work across markets and functions to identify opportunities, build valuable relationships, and create solutions that support measurable business outcomes.

We value strategic thinking, commercial leadership, relationship building, and decisive execution. We are looking for a business development leader who can identify growth opportunities, strengthen market presence, and help translate strategic objectives into practical commercial results.

The Role

We are seeking a VP of Business Development to lead business development strategy, market expansion, strategic partnerships, and revenue-generating initiatives. The role combines commercial leadership with hands‑on engagement across prospective clients, partners, and key stakeholders.

You will work closely with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams to develop growth strategies, expand strategic relationships, strengthen the business pipeline, and identify new markets and opportunities. This is a flexible, fully remote position suited to an experienced commercial professional with strong strategic judgment and relationship‑building capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies aligned with organizational growth objectives.
• Identify new markets, commercial opportunities, strategic accounts, and potential partnership channels.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of prospective clients, partners, and business opportunities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with senior decision‑makers and strategic stakeholders.
• Lead commercial negotiations, partnership discussions, proposals, and major business opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, product, finance, and other teams to support growth initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, competitive activity, customer needs, and emerging commercial opportunities.
• Evaluate potential partnerships and opportunities based on strategic and commercial value.
• Track business development performance, pipeline activity, conversion progress, and growth indicators.
• Provide senior leadership with market insights, performance updates, and recommendations for future growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Business, Management, Marketing, Economics, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of professional experience in business development, commercial strategy, sales leadership, partnerships, or a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of business development strategy, market expansion, and revenue growth.
• Knowledge of strategic partnerships, enterprise sales, client acquisition, and relationship management.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to evaluate business opportunities.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with senior executives and decision‑makers.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with the ability to translate market insights into action.
• Ability to manage multiple commercial priorities and work effectively across functions.
• Strong leadership, decision‑making, organization, and execution capabilities in a remote environment.

What We Offer

• Fully remote and flexible part‑time working arrangements.
• Competitive compensation aligned with responsibilities and professional experience.
• Opportunity to shape business development strategy and contribute directly to organizational growth.
• Exposure to international markets, strategic partnerships, and senior‑level business relationships.
• Opportunities to strengthen commercial leadership, negotiation, and market expansion capabilities.
• A collaborative, growth‑oriented environment focused on innovation, strategic execution, and long‑term success.