Business Development Manager

LikeCard; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in the Riyadh region seeks a Business Development Manager to develop and manage B2B sales initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in the fintech industry, fluency in English, and strong negotiation skills. This role offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and to influence our partnerships within the market. Attention to detail and a positive attitude are keys to succeeding in this role.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of sales or marketing experience in Fin-tech.
• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic preferred.
• Experience working with local and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage B2B sales strategies.
• Analyze data to gain insights into the fin-tech ecosystem.
• Create and present partnership strategies.

Skills

Experience in Fin-tech industry relations

Strong English communication skills

Negotiation and presentation skills

Data analysis and interpretation

Strong relationship management

Understanding of digital marketing techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

We are looking for a hardworking Business Development Manager. In this role you’ll develop and manage B2B sales, focusing on the fin‑tech companies, you will work closely with the local team to execute critical initiatives as well as with your international counterparts on multi‑market campaigns. Our ideal candidate has a desire to make a positive impact on the industry. This role is based in KSA.

What You'll Do

• Understand and gain insight of fin‑tech echo‑system in MENA by analyzing data and analytics.
• Create, own, and execute strategic approach for the partnerships with the intent to simultaneously unlock and elevate each relationship.
• Achieve quarterly GMV and number of merchants’ target.
• Create persuasive partnership presentations using insights, market trends and case studies.
• Build and maintain best‑in‑class partnerships across the services industry and advocate for LikeCard’s interests externally within the creator community.
• Work cross‑functionally to fulfill strategic company goals, and work closely with sales dep, and stock directory to fulfill their needs.
• Set up virtual and live conferences.

Attend events and conferences.

Requirements

Who You Are

• You have multiple years’ experience in Fin‑tech industry relations in an established internet industry, in the region.
• You possess a high level of written and spoken English, Arabic is preferable.
• You have a consistent map record in fin‑tech marketing and operations, a deep understanding of the internet industry.
• You have a strong internet and technology background; you are fully conversant in the latest digital marketing techniques and adept at analyzing and interpreting data and using it to set goals.
• You are well organized, dedicated, with the ability to plan and deliver on tight deadlines and pay outstanding attention to detail.
• You have experience working within both local Middle Eastern and global teams.
• You have excellent negotiating and presentation skills along with high EQ and the ability to build and manage strong relationships.
• Finally, you're a great teammate and always have a positive and humble attitude.

Minimum Qualifications

• English fluency is required.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• 4+ years of sales, marketing, fin‑tech experience