Business Development Specialist

Experience; Muscat; On-site; OMR 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Performance-based commission

Founding team growth

Job summary

Specialized Import and Trading LLC in Oman seeks a versatile Business Development & Public Relations Specialist to lead local client outreach, connect products with regional VCs and startup hubs, and handle government liaison duties.

You will drive local outreach, design pitches, and oversee ecosystem engagement with ministries and agencies, leveraging English and Arabic effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field is expected.
• Experience with startup or VC ecosystems is a plus.
• Strong command of English and Arabic for local engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead local client outreach and B2B lead generation.
• Design compelling pitch decks and sales collateral.
• Represent the studio with local accelerators, VCs, and government programs.

Skills

Client outreach

Pitching

Presentation design

English fluency

Arabic native

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Business Management

Tools

Canva

Figma

Keynote

PowerPoint

Job description

We are an international startup studio expanding our footprint into the Omani market. We are seeking a versatile Business Development & Public Relations Specialist to lead local client outreach, connect our products with regional VCs and startup hubs, and handle government liaison (PRO) duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Outreach & Pitching: Identify target enterprise accounts, deliver product pitches, and drive local B2B lead generation.
• Pitch Deck & Presentation Design: Design compelling pitch decks, sales collateral, and client proposals.
• VC & Ecosystem Expansion: Register and represent our studio across local tech accelerators, venture capital networks (e.g. OTF, ITHCA), and government innovation programs. Oversee ministry clearances, municipal permits, and official portal filings in Oman.

We welcome recent graduates and first-time entrants to the labour market. Full training provided on our products and market.

Compensation & Growth

• Compliant employment contract registered with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection Fund
• Attractive percentage-based commission on closed deals, product sales, and partnership contracts
• Founding commercial role with scope to grow as our presence in Oman expands

Desired Candidate Profile

• Omani national with active job seeker status on the Ministry of Labour (Tawteen) portal
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Management
• Professional fluency in English and native Arabic
• Excellent communication, slide design (Canva / Figma / Keynote / PowerPoint), and local networking ability
• Exposure to startups or venture capital through internships, university programs, competitions, or volunteer work is highly desirable

Specialized Import and Trading LLC - Oman, muscat