Strategic Business Development Manager Needed

Job ID: 39606962

Budget: $8 – $15 USD

We are a new Dubai-based IT retail startup focused on modernizing retail technology (ERP, POS, E-commerce, AI, and payments). Founded by a team with deep expertise in UAE retail IT, we need a strategic Business Development Manager to help:

Phase 1 (Month 1): Strategy & Launch
Define Services: Finalize our core offerings (e.g., ERP migration, AI-driven POS, payment integrations).

Branding: Lead website content, LinkedIn strategy, and sales collateral (pitch decks, brochures).

Targeting: Identify high-potential UAE/GCC retail segments (e.g., mid-sized chains lagging in tech).

Phase 2 (Month 2+): Sales Execution
Build pipelines via partnerships (ERP vendors, payment gateways) and direct outreach.

Develop a tele-sales playbook for scaling lead generation.


Requirements:

7+ years in B2B strategy/sales, ideally in retail IT, ERP (e.g., JD Edwards, MS Dynamics), POS, or SaaS.

Proven ability to define GTM strategies and create sales collateral.

Strong writing/editing skills (for website, LinkedIn, PDFs).

Familiarity with UAE/GCC retail market (preferred).

Self-starter who can work independently.

Nice-to-Have:

Experience launching startups or new service lines.

Basic knowledge of IT infrastructure, APIs, or cloud solutions.