Managing Director/Venture Development Lead

Super Experience for Information Technology; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital design agency in Saudi Arabia is seeking a business development lead to refine its business model and market strategy. This role involves conducting market research, preparing financial projections, and engaging with investors and partners to secure funding. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with product, tech, and design teams, while demonstrating traction with early partnerships. Once sufficient funding is achieved, the lead will oversee hiring for a dedicated team to execute the venture's strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the business model and market strategy.
• Conduct market and competitive research for product validation.
• Prepare detailed financial projections and business plans.
• Identify and engage with investors and partners.
• Lead fundraising efforts and grant applications.
• Collaborate with internal teams for alignment on goals.
• Build and manage partnerships and client relationships.
• Report progress and milestones to leadership.
• Lead hiring for the new venture team once funding is secured.

Job description

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, transform people’s lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

If yes, then this is the job you’re looking for. UXBERT Labs is one of the best digital and user experience design agencies in the GCC working with the biggest regional and international brands such as STC, Amazon, Gucci and more. UXBERT Labs is part of the Supertech Group also consisting of Hala Yalla, Saudi’s #1 private event ticketing and experience booking platform, and Kafu Games, the largest esports tournament platform in MENA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine the business model, market entry strategy, and commercial roadmap for the new product venture.
• Conduct market and competitive research to validate product-market fit and identify growth opportunities.
• Prepare detailed financial projections, investor decks, and business plans to attract funding.
• Identify, approach, and engage with investors, incubators, accelerators, and strategic partners.
• Lead all efforts related to fundraising, including grant applications, venture capital outreach, and government programs.
• Collaborate with internal teams (product, tech, design) to align execution with business goals.
• Build and manage early partnerships, pilots, or client relationships to demonstrate traction.
• Report progress, financials, and funding milestones directly to executive leadership.
• Once funding is secured, lead the hiring and formation of a dedicated venture team, ensuring the right talent mix for growth and execution.